UN releases assessment of the socio-economic status of waste pickers in India
The analysis is one of the first large-scale assessments conducted in India, covering 9,300 individuals in 14 cities.
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Malaysia PM hints at border reopening
The country’s borders have remained closed since March 2020 due to Covid-19 concerns.
‘How’s your belly doing?’: An innocent campaign or obsession with body shape for Koreans
Public installations to measure one’s waist size irk some amid growing body positive movement.
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.
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.