Inland aquaculture offers job hope to remote Japanese island
Because of its remote location, it has been difficult for the island to develop a fishing port to help develop a fishing industry. However, efforts are now underway to promote…
Man chops up mum over inheritance unhappiness
Police made the gruesome find after a neighbour complained about a stench coming from the single-storey house in Taman Kerian.
Economy bouncing back strongly but inflation cause for concern: Cabinet meeting
Life of many groups of people in the country remains difficult, especially in remote areas, ethnic minority-dominant areas, and people who are most affected by natural disasters…
Philippine government expert urges adoption of small nuclear reactors
Carlo Arcilla, director of the Department of Science and Technology, said the advanced nuclear reactors could provide the country with continuous energy with zero pollution.
Japan mulling restart of Go To Travel scheme in July
Launched in 2020 in an attempt to revive the tourism industry hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, the campaign offers subsidies of up to ¥20,000 to cover half of users’ expenses.
Nepal’s hotels to ban single-use plastics in green push
Hotel Association Nepal announced all kinds of throwaway plastics — water bottles, straws, toothbrushes — will be prohibited at all its member establishments starting January…
Indonesia’s inflation rises to nearly five-year high
The food, beverage and tobacco spending group was the largest driver of monthly inflation in May with a 0.20 percentage point contribution.
Cambodia NGOs call for government support on child rights post-pandemic
This comes after a survey found out that nearly 80 per cent of children and youth respondents said their parents experience financial stress.
Pakistan govt raises prices of petrol, diesel by another Rs30 per litre
Finance Minister Miftah Ismail insisted the subsidy on petroleum products announced by ex-premier Imran Khan had to be withdrawn to avert financial losses.
Tokyo Games commemorative event to be held before spectators
Closed due to the pandemic, the metropolitan government is organising the commemorative event in the hope that “the athletes and audience will relive the excitement of a year…