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Thai authorities dismiss fake news on unpaid medical costs for neighbouring nations’ citizens

Thailand's National Health Security Office debunks fake news claiming 100 billion baht spent on unpaid medical costs for citizens of neighbouring countries, confirming treatment…

  • Published: July 17, 202510:27 am
  • Author The Nation
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Philippine Senate bill filed limiting social media use for minors

There are some 90 million social media users in the country, where the daily screen time averages eight to 10 hours, making the Philippines one of the global leaders in digital…

  • Published: July 17, 202510:03 am
  • Author Tina G. Santos
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What’s holding women back from ‘decent work’ in Pakistan? (Hint: It’s not skills)

At just around 24 percent, Pakistan has one of the lowest rates of female labour force participation in the world.

  • Published: July 17, 20259:53 am
  • Author Nida Kirmani
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Korean firm apologises, fires employee over assault in Vietnam

Chun Sung Woog, legal representative of Segyung Vina Co., Ltd emphasised “We are fully aware that the behaviour is unethical, utterly unacceptable and goes against the…

  • Published: July 17, 20259:52 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Many Filipino solo parents unaware of rights, benefits under law

According to 2021 data from the Department of Social Welfare and Development, over 538,686 households in the country have at least one solo parent, with nearly two-thirds or…

  • Published: July 17, 20259:51 am
  • Author Renz Palalimpa
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Malaysia’s Johor stems brain drain to Singapore

With the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) launched, the state government hopes to reverse the long-standing talent outflow by attracting investors to create…

  • Published: July 17, 20259:49 am
  • Author Venesa Devi
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E-gambling addiction a mental health problem: Philippine health department

An adverse effect is “habit forming,” which affects one’s behaviour, says the country's health secretary, while expressing his support for proposals seeking for a ban or…

  • Published: July 17, 20259:23 am
  • Author Faith Argosino
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Nepal’s prized fungus collectors face mounting dangers and dwindling income

Climate change, falling prices, and treacherous terrain threaten the future of caterpillar fungus harvesting in Karnali.

  • Published: July 17, 20259:09 am
  • Author Krishna Prasad Gautam
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Nepali women aspire—and train—to join British Army. Kathmandu still says no

Without Nepal’s decision, the British can’t take in female Gurkhas to serve them. Many doubt family’s permission for these young women to serve in a foreign army will come…

  • Published: July 17, 20258:45 am
  • Author Ellie Davis
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Japanese toilets measuring stool’s colour, hardness, amount to sell for US$3,300

Two models of TOTO’s high-end “Neorest” series toilets will be equipped with the function, targeting health conscious customers.

  • Published: July 17, 20258:36 am
  • Author The Japan News

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