S’pore’s repeal of anti-gay law a step forward for LGBT groups in Asia, say activists
Post-decriminalisation, discussions have moved to complex issues such as same-sex unions and marriage, adoption rights and anti-discrimination laws.
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Maguindanao under state of calamity due to floods
Prior to the province-wide calamity declaration, six towns were already placed under a state of calamity due to floods that began in late July.
Nepal’s chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases death rate is the world’s highest: Report
Smoking, indoor air pollution from cooking, outdoor air pollution and lung cancer are all considered reasons for the disease in Nepal.
Japan’s Unification Church under fire over donations, ‘spiritual sales’
The Unification Church’s sales of pots, seals and other items at extremely high prices has been a problem since the 1980s.
Indonesia to accelerate fight against childhood stunting
Despite efforts to combat the issue in 2017, Indonesia's stunting prevalence of 24.4 per cent in 2021 is still higher than the global average of 21.9 per cent.
Classic ’80s, ’90s Japanese sports cars soar in price, some nearly quadrupling
This appears to have been prompted by the desire among middle-aged people to drive classic sports cars they once sought.
Leaning shophouses on Bangkok’s Sukhumvit trigger public alarm, probe
Phra Khanong officials launched a probe after a row of shophouses on Sukhumvit Road were seen to be leaning at an alarming angle.
Women of Sangihe island lead the battle against mining exploitation
The women of North Sulawesi’s Sangihe Island stand on the frontlines of battles against corporations aiming to exploit their homeland.
Underprivileged students to receive HK$10,000 allowance under new program
Each student will also be paired with a mentor who will help the student establish concrete personal development goals and arrange various activities to broaden the student’s…
Chadchart vows to upgrade clinics as Bangkok becomes ‘elderly city’
The governor also said Bangkok was now officially home to a “grey society” with seniors accounting for over 20 per cent of the 5.5 million registered residents.