Explosives remain in 5.6 million hectares in Vietnam
It is estimated that approximately 800,000 tons of explosives were left across Vietnam after the wars, most of which are concentrated in the central and southeastern regions and…
AI developments lead to large job demand growth
Algorithm engineers and product managers topped the list of most sought-after positions in the field of AI-generated content, accounting for 18.95 per cent and 12.63 per cent,…
Newly elected representatives sworn in as ruckus mars Pakistan’s 16th National Assembly
Notable politicians who were sworn in included former premier Nawaz Sharif, ex-prime minister Shehbaz Sharif and ex-president Asif Ali Zardari.
South Korea, US top diplomats pledge ‘watertight’ response to any North Korean provocations
The meeting was held at a critical juncture, marked by sabre-rattling from North Korea in the run-up to South Korea's upcoming legislative elections and the US presidential…
44 lives lost to blaze at seven-storey shopping mall
Firefighters brought the flames under control after two hours of frantic efforts, said Brig Gen Main Uddin, director general of Fire Service and Civil Defence.
Bilibid prison opens 5,000-sq-m park for inmates with visitors
What was once a sprawling, vacant area now features an open-air children’s playground and gazebos.
Cambodian ministry working group to provide beggars assistance
The aim is to find them a productive means of earning a livelihood, whether through work as professional musicians, or via vocational training.
Aussie MPs join protest greeting Marcos visit
The group said Marcos was not welcome in Australia while the Filipino people had yet to obtain justice for state atrocities committed during the dictatorship of his father, and…
President Jokowi to play major role in Indonesia’s next cabinet setup
Sources familiar with post-election coalition-building talks say Jokowi has asked Prabowo to give him a say in up to four cabinet posts in the next administration.
Why South Korea’s doctors refuse to bend despite lack of public support
Both sides have amped up their publicity efforts rather than actively seeking a compromise, as the government’s deadline for junior doctors to return to work loomed.