China rolls out private pension scheme for aging population
The scheme allows citizens to contribute up to 12,000 yuan annually to individual pension accounts subject to closed-end management.
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Cambodia PM Hun Sen urges public to receive booster jabs
He warned the effectiveness of the two-dose course has decreased with new variants and a booster should be given to increase immunity.
New market violence: Police actions were too little, too late
Both shopkeepers and students alleged that a lack of prompt action by the police allowed the violence to continue, who in turn, claimed to have “played a neutral role” in the…
Jokowi calls for earlier trips ahead of looming ‘mudik’ congestion
With some 85 million people expected to travel for Idul Fitri festivities, the Indonesian government has asked people to make earlier homebound journeys.
Schools Hanoi accused of coercing failing students to skip exams or switch schools
The Ministry of Education and Training has since asked schools and authorities to verify the alleged exchange that went viral online.
As Duterte action awaited on Vape Bill, experts paint grim scenario for Philippines youth
If the pending vape bill is passed into law, the number of youth using e-cigarettes or vape is seen to increase, according to experts.
Eid home rush: Nightmare awaits ferry passengers
People could be stuck in their vehicles for hours before they are able to board ferries, transport operators have warned.
Philippines ambassador to China passes away
Jose Santiago “Chito” Sta. Romana was an award-winning journalist who served as the Beijing bureau chief of ABC News, and lived and worked in China from 1989 until his…
Johor to use Singapore’s HDB as benchmark in development of affordable homes
The Johor Menteri Besar said the housing development corporation will need to have a detailed and focused development planning database with other relevant agencies.
Efforts made to ensure best care for children with disabilities
There is, however, a lack of special schools providing care and education for these children, with nursing and vocational training centres are facing infrastructural and staffing…