Residents begin returning to Japanese town evacuated after the 2011 nuclear plant accident
The municipality has set a goal of having about 1,600 residents living in the town five years after the evacuation order is lifted.
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Finding ways to safely farewell family who die of Covid-19
When the pandemic began, bereaved family members were not allowed to see the bodies in-person, and they were handed the remains only after cremation, in most cases.
Malaysian students set up refuge for stateless kids
Fronted by students who themselves came from impoverished families, the safe space began early this year to help other children in their community who were affected by…
Singapore’s next challenge will be a pandemic of chronic illnesses: Health Minister
Singapore leads the world in diabetes-induced kidney failure, with about 5.7 new patients diagnosed with the condition daily. There are currently more than 8,500 dialysis patients…
Poor more prone to pandemic-induced mental illnesses: Study
40 per cent of the 102 respondents aged 18 years old and above reported suffering from depression and anxiety while 8 per cent complained of stress.
Return of the ‘ugly Singaporean’
Barely 48 hours after the border reopened, photos and videos of Singaporeans behaving badly began going viral and riling up many Malaysians.
Fresh approach taken to mourning by Chinese netizens
Social media platforms such as Sina Weibo and Douban have group chats for netizens to post about their loss and show respect for loved ones online.
586 generation S. Korean political leaders cling
Despite promises to step down, many are set to fight local elections.
Implementing easy-to-understand Japanese to promote inclusivity
The idea of using simple Japanese, consisting of simpler words, came from failing to convey evacuation information to foreign nationals after an earthquake in 1995.
Volunteers help Hong Kong’s displaced foreign domestic workers amid Covid-19 pandemic
Many Covid-positive workers found themselves stranded with nowhere to go, as hospitals and quarantine facilities operated over capacity.