Extra budget for small businesses to be Yoon’s first economic move
The Yoon government is expected to use at least 33 trillion won for the pandemic relief.
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People swarm to tourist spots during long Idul Fitri holiday
The Indonesian government decided to lift the Covid-19 travel curbs for this year's festivities and extended the Idul Fitri holidays to six days.
‘Our home is disappearing’: Pleas from ex-president of sinking island nation
Anote Tong forewarns that regardless of emission reductions, Oceanic nations like Kiribati may be faced with the sole choice of relocating to other countries.
Overarching problems hinder search for justice for abused women: BAKC
The challenges include limited access to lawyers and the availability of defence and compensation for victims.
World Press Freedom Index: Bangladesh slips 10 notches
The country is one of the 28 in the world which saw "very bad" press freedom violations this year.
South Korea to legislate new law to protect basic rights of children
The law will specify a wide range of their rights, including those to health care, education, as well as the right to rest and leisure.
Singapore’s PM Lee and Ho Ching to receive royal honours from Johor Sultan
Previous Singapore recipients include then PM Lee Kuan Yew and then law minister E. W. Barker, who were given the award in 1984.
Media under severe attack, with every attack on press freedom must be opposed: CPI (M)
The editorial says press freedom in India is in crisis because of the “violence against journalists, politically partisan media and the concentration of media ownership”.
Salyan villagers forced to use polluted river water
Health workers say the consumption of unclean water from the river is one of the main causes of frequent illnesses among the villagers.
Health Ministry investigates mysterious hepatitis that killed three children in Jakarta
The emerging cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin have raised concern among global health communities.