China’s mobile hospital offers lifeline to cataract patients
The project was launched in 1997 as a gift to the Chinese mainland from the people of Hong Kong to commemorate the city's return to the motherland. It has since provided free…
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Trust in media brands dips as Marcos-Duterte rift spreads disinformation
This “information disorder,” according to the Reuters Digital News Report, is “often amplified by political influencers and partisan media.”
Can South Korea afford a 4.5-day workweek?
The country is widely known for its grueling work culture. In 2022, South Koreans worked an average of 1,901 hours annually — 149 hours more than the OECD average.
Construction site of planned tallest skyscraper in Japan opened to press
The Torch Tower is expected to be 385 metres upon completion in May 2028, and will house commercial facilities, a luxury hotel and offices.
More Filipinos turning to AI as source of news — report
Apart from the rise of AI as a news source, other central emerging theme across the globe is the rise of an alternative media ecosystem, particularly, YouTubers, TikTokers, and…
Indonesia to push DNA screening for cervical cancer nationwide
The new plan would combine the IVA and DNA testing, which is deemed more accurate and effective in detecting and preventing the disease.
The importance of mental health education in Bangladeshi schools
Mental health education needs to be more than motivational posters in hallways and pamphlets on notice boards; students need to know that their struggles with mental health are…
Pakistan’s Karachi once again ranks among least liveable cities in global survey
According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the metropolis ranked 170 on a list of 173 countries — just above Dhaka, Tripoli, and Damascus.
Jakarta backs President Prabowo’s seawall project despite environmental concerns
The seawall, which will span roughly 500 kilometres from Banten to East Java, is projected to cost up to $80 billion over 20 years. The project aims to combat coastal flooding and…
Massive protest near Bangladesh High Commission Delhi over vandalism at Tagore’s ancestral home
The protesters were intercepted by a large police contingent and detained at the Chanakyapuri Police Station. They were later released with a warning.