Thailand’s driving licences now a QR code in smartphones
To use the e-driving licence, motorists must first change the traditional licence to a smart one with a QR code linked to an application.
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Afghan women submit demands to Taliban delegates in Oslo
Hoda Khamosh, one of the women’s rights representatives at the meeting, also called for the release of two female activists.
Mekong nations to ramp up antiquities crimes fight
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts called for the countries along the Mekong River to stop the illegal trafficking of antiquities.
Malaysian families fear higher cost of hired help
Families welcomed the intake of 10,000 new Indonesian maids under a new scheme but expressed worry over the cost of hiring them.
Chinese teen spurned by birth parents kills himself after family reunion
Liu Xuezhou's death has sparked a heated discussion online, with many feeling sorry for Liu's experience and condemning internet trolls.
Philippines medical groups ask Duterte anew to veto vape bill
The proposed law also lowers the age limit for vaping from 21 to 18 years old, and removes the existing two-flavor restriction.
Policy on health workers’ allowance fair: Philippines Dept of Health exec
The comments came after the current pay and allowances given to healthcare workers were replaced with the One Covid-19 Allowance.
Cambodia’s migrant workers return steadily from Thailand
In the first three weeks of this month, at least 3,160 workers returned from Thailand through Battambang province.
New surveillance system in China can pinpoint falling objects
The system performs better than traditional surveillance cameras, which usually require a video to be played back to locate the item's origin.
Philippines youth, women, jobless worst hit by anxiety
The analysis also linked a person’s mental health state to their perceived confidence in the government and public health-care system.