Aussie govt apologizes to sexual harassment victims
The settlement was reached almost two years after a review found six female staff had been sexually harassed.
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Horse-killing stunt in Korean drama sees adoption of guidelines for animals in productions
The nationwide furor that ensued over the horse-killing stunt may be start of protection for animal actors.
Social gambling to be legalised in S’pore, gambling regulation body to be set up under proposed Bills
While not currently illegal, social gambling is not clearly defined in current laws.
Covid-19 pandemic raises importance of restaurant hygiene: South Korea survey
The state-run food distribution and export promotion agency said demands of eating out at safe restaurants have soared since Covid-19.
After being called feminists, these women faced online harassment
One in 2 men in their 20s in South Korea tends to be anti-feminist, according to a 2018 study.
Out and about with the cat pack
Xu Zhe, founder of internet stray cat adoption and rescue service, Living with Cats, has 10 millions of followers across the China.
China’s national medical bulk-buy program to be expanded
China has launched six rounds of the centralized procurement program since 2018, with 260 billion yuan of savings estimated.
40% of Japan’s local govts in 2011 quake areas to forgo memorial services
Until now, 32 municipalities — cities, towns, and villages on the coast of the Pacific Ocean — have held ceremonies every year.
ST Singaporean of the Year is organ donor who gave baby a new lease of life
Mr Sakthibalan Balathandautham is now an advocate for organ donation, encouraging people to step up and help those in need.
Japan panel proposes inclusion of fertility treatment as part of insurance coverage
The council also called for raising initial consultation fees that medical institutions collect from those seeking online diagnosis.