Philippine health department warns vs “holiday heart syndrome”
In a statement, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa reminded Filipinos to avoid consuming too much fatty, salty, and sweet foods during the holidays.
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How Pakistan’s climate crisis is fueling violence against women
The 2022 floods in Pakistan amplified pre-existing gender inequalities, leaving women — who are least responsible for the global climate crisis — with a disproportionate…
Flying first class but deep in debt: Malaysia’s influencers in the spotlight for misusing funds
Authorities have started to take action against celebrity influencers and entrepreneurs, many of whom flaunt extravagant lifestyles on social media but face claims of financial…
Malaysian commission unveils new code of conduct allowing parents to have control over kids’ screen time
Parents, who already use apps to limit their children’s screen time and monitor activities online, see this as an extra layer of protection.
Historic milestone: Ho Chi Minh’s first metro line launches after years of delay
With an investment of $1.72 billion, it spans 19.7km and includes 14 stations, three of which are underground in the city center.
First beating-heart surgery successfully performed in Laos
It opens the door for many patients in the country with coronary artery disease to receive effective and durable treatment for their condition.
Record number of Japanese school employees punished for sex offences
Most incidents were found to involve junior high school students, with those in Japan typically aged 13 to 15.
Tsuneo Watanabe, The Yomiuri Shimbun editor-in-chief, dies
Mr. Watanabe died of pneumonia in Tokyo on Thursday, Dec. 19. He was 98.
2024 buzzwords in China reflect evolving dynamism
The top 10 new buzzwords of 2024 offer a snapshot of the evolving lifestyles and priorities of China's younger generation.
Teenage pregnancy on the rise in Thailand amid increasing cases of sexual assault
The number of pregnant teenagers has progressively risen over the past few years, especially among those aged 10 to 14 and that this was probably due to two factors: Lack of sex…