China’s ‘cooling-off’ period credited for drop in divorces
The number of divorces registered in 2021, about 2.14 million pairs, dropped by around 43 percent from the previous year in China.
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More turning to S’pore private hospitals amid Covid-19, which could push up insurance premiums
Some patients said they did not want to wait the three or more months needed for their appointment.
China’s national forest cover continues to increase
Between 2016 and 2020, China planted 64 million hectares of forest, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration
Court orders help protect China’s victims of domestic violence
The authorities lauded the role of such orders in reducing the possibility of further harm being done to victims, but admitted that some people still complain that it is difficult…
‘Rise of anti-feminism in Korea smacks of Trump-era racism’: Feminist author
Despite the warning signs, feminist author Rebecca Solnit also had a positive message for feminists in Korea.
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…
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.