Tobacco excise duty increase still matters
Indonesia once had the title of a “baby-smoker’s country” because of the high prevalence of smoking among children.
Life limps back to normalcy in flood-hit Sindh
As many areas are cleared now, the survivors await the promised financial aid for the reconstruction of their houses lost to floods.
Disabled activists shake up subway protests in South Korea
As authorities attempt to block disabled protesters from disrupting subway operations, activists on wheelchairs said they have decided to stage a demonstration without informing…
Emperor’s birthday greeting to be held for 1st time since accession to throne
The birthday greeting events were cancelled for the last three years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Death of Korea’s ‘villa king’ leaves hundreds with empty pockets
His properties have been confiscated by the local court due to his debt in real estate taxes, casting uncertainty over the retrieval of the victims’ deposits.
Where do child sex offenders live? Where should they?
Recent releases from prison of notorious child rapists spark calls for measures to prevent them from residing near children.
Thai navy hunts for 31 missing sailors after warship sinks
The HTMS Sukhothai capsized late on Sunday night as it was patrolling the Gulf of Thailand, about 37km from Bang Saphan pier in Prachuap Khiri Khan, off the country’s…
Malaysia’s PM Anwar cruises through Day One of Parliament
In the short run, he is firmly established as prime minister. The importance of his first day in Parliament as Malaysia’s leader will depend on how far his ambition reaches.
South Korea’s Yoon focuses on economy amid languishing approval ratings
The Yoon administration has sought to solidify rising trends of the ratings with a new economic direction, as well as through major reform plans and a tough stance on labour…
South Korea military maintains North Korea tested missile, not space rockets
This year, North Korea has carried out an unprecedented number of missile tests, with its newest intercontinental ballistic missile launch signalling no major shift in its course…