Ukrainian refugees won’t be denied entry to Cambodia: Hun Sen
“I emphasise that we will accept people from Afghanistan who come to stay in Cambodia. Meanwhile, I don’t encourage any of our people to volunteer as soldiers to fight in…
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Ration cards a pressing need in Bangladesh now
The ration system was first introduced in the sub-continent during the British rule centring the famine in 1943.
Ho Chi Minh city needs to reconsider urbanisation of outlying districts: Experts
Ngo Viet Nam Son, an architect with 30 years' experience, said it would make it even more challenging for people to afford housing, which is already unaffordable for most people.
Erosion worsening along Mekong Delta rivers, coast
According to experts, if there are no effective prevention measures, riverbank erosion would worsen, threatening the lives and houses of thousands of people.
Underage alcohol consumption in India increased exponentially: Survey
The survey highlighted that the youth were able to purchase and consume alcohol at various places without any checks in place.
Luzon’s jeepney drivers find ways to cope with high fuel cost
The problems are worsened by what was described as “excessive” terminal fees and other monthly charges being collected by a private transportation terminal for jeepneys,…
Japanese language schools, vocational schools pledge to help Ukrainian refugees
Participating organizations will provide basically free lessons and cover refugees’ travel costs to Japan.
Japanese sisters fret over fate of Ukrainian fiances
The women met their intended husbands in 2019 at a Ukrainian government facility that was holding an event to introduce Japanese language and culture to locals.
UNGA declares March 15 as International Day to Combat Islamophobia
However, some representatives expressed reservations, saying that while religious intolerance was prevalent all over the world, the resolution singled out only Islam and excluded…
Some Malaysians playing sick by faking Covid-19 tests
Employers believe that the possibility for abuse is there with the current Covid-19 reporting system as no medical certificates from a physician are required.