Not road accidents, but ‘murder’ by neglect
The writer states, "if the possibility for [accident] exists in every turn of the system, then it is no longer an "accident", but "murder" by neglect.
Newborn abandonment case in Japan highlights fears among foreign trainees
A woman seeking acquittal in a case has shone light on the unfair treatment of female trainees who get pregnant or give birth in Japan.
India’s poor, vulnerable battling hunger exposed to unhealthy ultra-processed food
India has around 45 million children who are stunted and 15 million who are obese, and is the epicentre of adult obesity, among others.
HK young people encouraged to learn gist of two sessions
The nation’s two sessions, held earlier this month, offered important guidance for Hong Kong, political heavyweights said.
Japan gubernatorial campaigns kick off
Voting in the gubernatorial races, as well as races for mayor in certain majors cities, is to take place on April 9.
Iftar ban for public servants in Indonesia sparks backlash
It remains unclear why the government believes that banning officials from holding iftar gatherings while allowing the public to do so would be effective in preventing the spread…
New research shows true danger of waste burning in the greater Jakarta area
Research shows the extent of the practice and its fallout on public health to be more extensive than imagined.
From Facebook intern to TikTok CEO: Who is Singaporean Chew Shou Zi?
Born and bred in Singapore, he is fluent in English and Chinese. His father reportedly worked in construction and his mother in bookkeeping.
HK maintains fourth place in Global Financial Centres Index
Hong Kong will continue to consolidate its status as an international financial center and give full play to connecting markets, a spokesperson said.
Japan Space Firm’s Lunar lander enters orbit around moon
With touchdown scheduled for the end of April, the space company’s lander would become the world’s first private sector lunar module to land on the moon.