Hong Kong police logs more than 50 online romance scams, losses over US$2.04 million
The police’s one-stop scam and pitfall search engine, Scameter, can be used to assess fraud risk.
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Vietnam steps up surveillance amid chikungunya surge in Asia
Although no local cases have been detected, Vietnam is entering the peak season for Aedes mosquitoes, with high densities recorded in many localities. Increased domestic and…
McDonald’s Japan ends Pokemon card Happy Meal promotion early amid reports of food wastage, scalping
Following the start of the promotion, pictures have surfaced online of bags of food left unclaimed in McDonald’s Japan stores, or left haphazardly outside them.
Series of bomb scares across South Korea raises security concerns
Between July 4 and August 11, eight bomb threats were reported to authorities, seven of which were made over the course of one week. All were determined to be false after police…
More grads chart career paths in west of China
According to the Communist Youth League of China Central Committee, so far this year, more than 48,000 college graduates have participated in a national program to work at the…
Indonesian parents back Roblox ban plan over child safety concerns
They cite growing fears that the popular gaming platform exposes children to inappropriate content and risky online interactions.
Pakistan’s religious minorities seek end to forced conversions, intolerance
Sunday’s march in Karachi centred around two main demands: the denationalisation of educational institutions, and an end to forced conversions.
Loose edible oil: A health bomb in Pakistan’s market
Typically sold in bulk without proper packaging or labelling, it often contains harmful chemicals, impurities, and biological contaminants.
In South Korea, Gangnam students are quitting school, but not their studies
Amid intense academic competition, students are dropping out earlier to focus solely on their college entrance exam.
Two Vietnamese tourists die at sea amid strong winds in Greece, embassy confirms
The Embassy of Vietnam in Greece advises Vietnamese citizens travelling in Greece that as there are currently gale-force winds, they should avoid standing close to cliff edges,…