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40% of Japan’s local govts in 2011 quake areas to forgo memorial services

Until now, 32 municipalities — cities, towns, and villages on the coast of the Pacific Ocean — have held ceremonies every year.

  • Published: February 14, 20226:39 am
  • Author The Japan News
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ST Singaporean of the Year is organ donor who gave baby a new lease of life

Mr Sakthibalan Balathandautham is now an advocate for organ donation, encouraging people to step up and help those in need.

  • Published: February 10, 20221:31 pm
  • Author Malavika Menon
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Japan panel proposes inclusion of fertility treatment as part of insurance coverage

The council also called for raising initial consultation fees that medical institutions collect from those seeking online diagnosis.

  • Published: February 10, 20221:10 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Cyber scarlet letter: How online bullies, ‘wreckers’ drove YouTuber to death

Over the years, there have been multiple cases of celebrities committing suicide after being abused by online bullying.

  • Published: February 10, 202212:05 pm
  • Author Yoon Min-sik
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Business booming in Chongqing’s former bomb shelters

More than 200 World War II era civil defense facilities now serve as shops, restaurants and more in Chongqing.

  • Published: February 10, 20227:00 am
  • Author Deng Rui and Tan Yngzi
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Blood flows free in Hainan during Chinese Spring Festival

2022 was the sixth consecutive year that people turned out to donate blood during the traditional Chinese Spring Festival.

  • Published: February 10, 20226:48 am
  • Author Ma Zhiping
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Shanghai implements loudspeaker ban on buses

The new rules also prohibit having live poultry as well as consuming food and beverages on buses.

  • Published: February 9, 20223:24 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Delhi government to resume free pilgrimage scheme on Feb 14

Under the scheme, Delhiites who are 60 years and above can visit various sacred sites as pilgrims free of cost.

  • Published: February 9, 202210:07 am
  • Author The Statesman
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Mekong Delta highways gridlocked as people return to Ho Chi Minh City

Many travelled on motorbikes with large amounts of personal belongings.

  • Published: February 8, 20223:14 pm
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Long working hours often leave them exhausted, unable to provide best care, say junior docs

Despite its flaws, senior docs say the call system is an important learning ground for essential skills.

  • Published: February 8, 202210:44 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network

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