Cambodia ministry officials meet with WHO for ‘zero malaria’ talks
The number of malaria cases has fallen by 97.5 per cent over the period from 2011 to 2021.
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Obesity in Malaysia has reached ‘alarming level’, warns MOH
Out of 50.1% of Malaysian adults, 30.4% were overweight and 19.7% obese, according to a 2019 survey.
Russia recommends Vietnam as a safe destination amid conflict with Ukraine
Russian authorities advise citizens not to travel to countries that have imposed sanctions and restrictions on Russia
The silence of Bali
The island of Bali will turn to silence for 24 hours on March 4 when locals observe the four sobrieties of Nyepi, the Hindu Day of Silence.
Singaporean helps Ukrainian refugees in Poland, cooking meals for them
Along with a team of 20 volunteers, Mr Walia has been working around the clock to cook meals and distribute them.
Foreign tourists can travel freely in Vietnam with negative Covid-19 tests
In the first 24 hours after entry, tourists are required to remain at their place of accommodation and have a COVID-19 test.
Jewish groups condemn strike that hit Kyiv Holocaust site
The attack damaged Kyiv's main television mast at Babi Yar, the scene of World War II's biggest slaughter of the city's Jews.
Sixty per cent of Cambodian women run businesses: Labour minister
The remarks were made during a virtual meeting with the ministry’s women civil servants ahead of International Women’s Day.
Bangladesh launches health insurance for the disabled
People with autism, Down's syndrome, intellectual disability and cerebral palsy will initially be eligible for the insurance policy.
Digital world narrows China’s urban-rural gap: Survey
The survey also found that the wider application of digital services also brought about more job opportunities in rural counties.