Hong Kong’s population drops amid stringent border controls
Hong Kong's population dropped by 0.3% to 7,403,100 at the end of 2021, the Census and Statistics Department announced.
PLA says US warship’s Straits transit ‘provocative’
The guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson made a transit through the Taiwan Straits on Saturday (Feb 26).
Kenyan avocados ready for China
After a rigorous pest risk analysis that lasted four years, it has been agreed that fresh avocados from Kenya can be exported to China.
Bangkokians join Ukrainians in march to condemn invasion by Russia
Some 50 Ukraine nationals and supporters marched down Bangkok’s “Green Mile” condemning Russia’s invasion of their country.
Jeju citrus fruit variety delivers juicy, sweet and sour oranges
Researchers have identified at least 126 varieties of citrus fruit on Jeju Island over the years, with more expected to be found in the future.
Snowfall in Humla brings life in Nepal to a standstill
Simkot, the district headquarters, is covered in one foot of snow, with the northern regions blanketed in at least 4 feet of snow.
22 Filipinos affected by Russia-Ukraine conflict await repatriation: Foreign ministry
The foreign ministry previously urged Filipinos in Ukraine to reach out to the Philippine embassy so they can be accounted for.
Available at touch of button, mental care apps empower patients
Increasing pressures has contributed to a multitude of mental health concerns that have skyrocketed yet higher due to the pandemic.
PM Modi exhorts people to speak in mother tongue and ‘with pride’
He also said the hundreds of languages and thousands of dialects in India are mutually integrated, despite their differences.
What’s in a name?: People with unique names share their stories
Many Indonesians have names so unique that they become internet famous — if only for a day or two.