China’s toymakers eye market for toys aimed at ‘kidults’
Toys offering emotional value for young people took centre stage at the 52nd HKTDC Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair's new "Pop and Play" pavilion, which has brought together about…
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Bangladeshi youth critically injured in landmine blast near Myanmar border, locals say
The incident near the Naf River comes a day after a stray bullet from Myanmar injured a child.
Financial scams surge ahead of Vietnam’s Lunar New Year
Fraudsters often pose as local officials or representatives of Government agencies, contacting citizens by phone or text message to inform them that they are eligible for…
Programme to manage stray dogs in Singapore effective, protocols will be reviewed to improve processes: minister
Singapore's TNRM programme has been effective since 2018: 4,500 dogs trapped, over 2,000 rehomed, and 80% sterilised, exceeding the 70% target.
Has caning in Malaysian schools lost its sting?
There has been a debate on the matter ever since the Selangor police chief suggested that caning should gradually be reintroduced as a punishment in schools.
2 more bodies recovered in landfill collapse in Philippines’ Cebu; death toll now at 6
Rescuers had to battle heavy rain, hazardous debris and the risk of methane gas when they continued search operations at the landfill on Saturday night.
Buddhist monk in Seoul gets jail term for wife beating
It was found that the defendant had been punished 39 times for various assault and intimidation charges in the past, including a 14-month prison term in May 2005. He was also…
Japan’s genius chimpanzee Ai dies at 49, primate known for enthusiastic role in research on learning, memory
The female chimpanzee died of multiple organ failure.
Joint operation nabs suspected ringleader behind South Korean student’s death in Cambodia
The 42-year-old suspect was arrested in Thailand as Korean and Thai officials collaborate.
Cambodian national bank suspends Prince Bank services after founder arrested and deported to China
The Ministry of Interior confirmed the arrest of Chen Zhi, the founder of Prince Bank, along with Xu Ji Liang and Shao Ji Hui, and their deportation to the China on January 6. All…