Nearly 40% of 3.4 million displaced in Myanmar are children: UN
The fighting, as well as severe climate events like Typhoon Yagi, have had a "devastating impact" on children, leaving them displaced, vulnerable to violence, and cut off from…
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At least $2.7 million lost to property rental scams in Singapore so far in 2024
The police advised the public to verify the identity and registered contact numbers of agents against the CEA Public Register before engaging them.
Scam-related claims rise 63%, more than a third of all financial dispute claims in Singapore
Many people think that older folk are more susceptible to scams, but the Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre noted that those aged between 31 and 60 made up 72 percent…
Why apartment complexes flourish in South Korea
The ubiquity of cookie-cutter apartments that look pretty much the same all over urban South Korea may be a curiosity to most outsiders but, for the majority of Koreans, they…
French army engineering graduate inspires fellow Cambodian women to pursue military dreams
From entrepreneurs to underwater demining technicians, Cambodian women are stepping up, taking on some of the toughest paths available, and succeeding.
Customer service by remotely-operated avatars gaining popularity in Japan
This new style of customer service has been attracting attention as a way to make up for Japan’s ever-worsening manpower shortage while paving the way for those with illnesses…
Japan PM Ishiba visits former Peruvian President Fujimori’s grave in Lima
Alberto Fujimori, whose parents were from Kumamoto Prefecture, was a second-generation Japanese Peruvian who became president of the country in 1990, the first person with…
Vietnam ranks 63rd out of 116 countries, regions in English proficiency
The index was calculated from the test results of 2.1 million non-native English speakers, aged 18 and above in 116 countries and regions.
With ‘Suneung’ discounts, theme parks eye influx of high school seniors
The theme parks have begun their annual promotions aimed at test-takers looking to destress and celebrate their hard work. Everland, South Korea’s largest theme park, is…
Over 4 tonnes of batteries collected in Cambodia to reduce environmental, health impacts
The initiative involves the deployment of approximately 200 collection bins in key areas such as public spaces, government institutions, schools, malls, residential areas,…