Japan eyes setting up child agency in FY 2023
The agency's mission will be to provide seamless support for children regardless of age and get rid of sectionalism within the government
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ICC asks PH govt to show proof it is investigating drug war killings
Since Duterte unleashed his drug war, security forces say more than 6,000 suspected drug dealers have been killed because they fought back violently.
Court of Appeal rejects Najib’s application to postpone SRC appeal decision date
Bernama previously reported that the Pekan MP applied to push the decision date to a later date as he would be undergoing self-quarantine upon his return from Singapore.
Afghans ‘marry off’ baby girls for dowries as starvation looms
Women's rights activists predict the rate of child marriage could nearly double in the coming months.
In shock move, India announces bill to ban cryptocurrencies
The government will, however, allow certain cryptocurrencies to promote the underlying technology and its uses
Myanmar opposition raises $8.6m through ‘revolution’ bonds
The move is probably the biggest yet to generate funds for its "revolution" to topple the ruling military junta
Incomprehensive regulations lead to migrant fishermen exploitation on convenient flag ships
Taiwan’s offshore fishing industry ranks among the world’s largest, with more than 1,100 offshore fishing vessels and more than 20,000 foreign fishermen employed abroad.
Forest Governance in Sri Lanka: A political conundrum?
It is clearly evident that Sri Lanka faces a formidable challenge in environmental governance in trading off her critical environmental interests with those of rapid development.
Thailand, Laos, China meet virtually to discuss dual-track railway link
Representatives from Thailand, Laos and China held a tripartite meeting via video conferencing on Friday to discuss the construction of a dual-track railway link between the three…
Jemaah Islamiah militants infiltrate mainstream Islamic groups
New information points to their links in mainstream religious organisations, government institutions and national politics