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Japan experts fear impact of free high school tuition; Will public schools be shunned in favour of private education?

Private high schools may become more popular as a result of this change, and there are fears that this will trigger a decline in public institutions.

  • Published: November 18, 20259:48 am
  • Author Yuga Atsuta and Noriko Ueda
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Five Chinese tourists die in Bali car accident

A Toyota HiAce van carrying a group of 13 visitors from China plunged into a ravine in Buleleng, a northern coastal regency known for its winding roads, killing five and injuring…

  • Published: November 18, 20259:46 am
  • Author Ni Komang Erviani
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Vietnamese scam ring accused of fracturing their own bones for insurance payouts

Police assessed this scheme as "extremely cruel," showing blatant disregard for human life and health.

  • Published: November 18, 20259:45 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Cheap AI tools fuel teen-driven rise in deepfake sex crimes in South Korea

Between November 2024 and October 2025, South Korean police apprehended 3,557 individuals for cybersexual violence. Among suspects linked to these crimes, nearly 62 percent were…

  • Published: November 18, 20259:34 am
  • Author Moon Joon-hyun
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Heavy rain batters Vietnam’s central region, leaving seven dead and widespread damage

The region reels from severe flooding and landslides after days of relentless rain, leaving seven dead, dozens injured, and thousands of households cut off.

  • Published: November 18, 20259:23 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Childcare centres closing in parts of Malaysia including Kuala Lumpur despite rising demand

An expert said many are barely able to cope with steep hikes in rent, utility, and food prices, as well as stricter safety and health compliance standards.

  • Published: November 18, 20258:05 am
  • Author Diyana Pfordten
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Bus carrying Indian pilgrims crashes near Saudi Arabia’s Madina, killing 45: Indian police

Transporting worshippers around Saudi Arabia’s holy sites has frequently proven dangerous, particularly during the Haj, when roads can be chaotic with buses creating…

  • Published: November 18, 20258:00 am
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‘Job hugging’ up as resignation rates in Singapore at record lows, average job tenure rises to 8 years

The term has taken on newfound popularity in 2025, as a buzzword coined by consulting firms and adopted by social media users to explain their current career anxieties.

  • Published: November 18, 20257:58 am
  • Author Teo Kai Xiang
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In Cambodia, 40,000 mines, unexploded ordnance cleared from more than 10,000 hectares in 10 months

In addition, the Cambodian Mine Action Centre conducted 21,788 mine-risk education sessions. Among these, 1,052,438 household visits were carried out, reaching a total of…

  • Published: November 17, 20259:48 am
  • Author Phak Seangly
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Korea tourism agency commends Vietnamese man for helping Korean tourists find missing mother

The act has sent a positive message to tourists domestically and internationally.

  • Published: November 17, 20259:37 am
  • Author Viet Nam News

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