Openly trans doctor Alegra Wolter talks about being a better doctor since finding herself
As an outlier in Indonesia’s medical field, the general practitioner tries to make the most of her position to help others in need.
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Pomfret going for as high as $100 a kg as some fish prices double ahead of CNY
Singapore's fish supplies come mainly from Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Distance doesn’t stop overseas Vietnamese from finding special ways to celebrate Tet
The Tet holiday is no less special for Vietnamese citizens who cannot travel back to their homeland for the most special time of year.
UN releases assessment of the socio-economic status of waste pickers in India
The analysis is one of the first large-scale assessments conducted in India, covering 9,300 individuals in 14 cities.
Malaysia PM hints at border reopening
The country’s borders have remained closed since March 2020 due to Covid-19 concerns.
‘How’s your belly doing?’: An innocent campaign or obsession with body shape for Koreans
Public installations to measure one’s waist size irk some amid growing body positive movement.
Thailand’s driving licences now a QR code in smartphones
To use the e-driving licence, motorists must first change the traditional licence to a smart one with a QR code linked to an application.
Afghan women submit demands to Taliban delegates in Oslo
Hoda Khamosh, one of the women’s rights representatives at the meeting, also called for the release of two female activists.
Mekong nations to ramp up antiquities crimes fight
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts called for the countries along the Mekong River to stop the illegal trafficking of antiquities.
Malaysian families fear higher cost of hired help
Families welcomed the intake of 10,000 new Indonesian maids under a new scheme but expressed worry over the cost of hiring them.