Undernourishment on rise in Indonesia after years of improvement
The trend was in line with the Asia-Pacific region, where the pandemic led to a 17 percent increase in the number of undernourished.
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Malaysia’s seafood prices expected to cost more during Chinese New Year
With Covid-19 restrictions relaxed, many are expected to return to their home towns after missing their reunions last year, increasing demand.
About 100,000 people have entered S’pore from M’sia via land and air VTLs
About 55,000 people have entered via the Causeway under the land VTL, and some 44,000 people have entered via the VTL for air travellers.
I will only say ‘yes’ to same-sex marriage once men can get pregnant: VP candidate
Despite his stand on same-sex marriage, Atienza said he respects the members of the LGBTQIA+ community and will “always defend” them.
Thousands of Buddhist monks demand apology from South Korean president
The monks held a rally demanding an apology for what they called the government's anti-Buddhist bias.
Residents can stay in Fukushima town for 1st time since 2011 nuclear disaster
The evacuation instruction was lifted in March 2020 for limited areas covering about 220 hectares in Futaba.
Taliban PM calls on Muslim nations to recognise Afghan govt
No country has yet recognised the Taliban, with most watching to see how the group restrict freedoms.
Gas crisis a daily reality for many Dhaka residents
The situation has gotten so bad in recent days that buying breakfast from outside has become a daily reality for many.
How women-led small businesses braved a strange new Covid-struck world
Many women in Karachi opened online shops at a time when bigger businesses were closing down. Did the pandemic treat them kindly?
Hong Kong digs deep to solve land shortage problems
Developing underground infrastructure can help Hong Kong withstand threats from disasters such as floods and earthquakes.