Bhutanese diaspora fears loss of cultural identity
Bhutanese living abroad warn that without timely and sustained efforts, future generations risk becoming increasingly disconnected from the traditions, values, and heritage that…
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DPM Dar says Pakistan facilitating repatriation of 30 Iranian fishermen, sailors
In a post on the social media platform X, he said that this number included “eight Iranian fishermen rescued at sea by the British vessel MMA Valour after their boat ran…
Bank of Japan rate hike will help households with high savings, burden those with high debt
Whereas the elderly are expected to benefit greatly from the interest rate hike, younger people are likely to be adversely affected.
Hong Kong hands out US$180mil in baby bonuses to raise birthrate
To further strengthen support for working families, the SAR government is providing additional child care service places, from 15 aided standalone child care centers in 2022-23 to…
Over 1,000 Malaysians in 2km queue for jobs with starting pay of $1.1k
Many had turned up as early as 5am on June 14 to attend an open interview session by a German company at the Holiday Inn hotel in Melaka.
Recruiters protest Saudi skills test requirement for Nepali workers
They say the rule was introduced unilaterally and will add a financial burden on job seekers in Saudi Arabia.
New initiative aims to eliminate unregistered SIMs from Cambodian banking system
The campaign aims to protect citizens’ digital security and address the root causes of cybercrime by moving toward the elimination of unregistered SIM cards from the banking…
Dumpling prices in Malaysia steady
Faced with the rising costs of key ingredients used in the glutinous rice dumplings, such as shallots and dried shrimps, traders are quietly absorbing increases rather than…
In Malaysia, AI makes Datukships easier to fake
MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong (pic), who is also an executive council member of the Majlis Datuk Persekutuan Malaysia (MDPM), said…
48 subpoenaed over Philippine university drowning incident
Ateneo de Manila University basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili died after reportedly being swept away by a current during a supposed training exercise along the…