China reports decline in respiratory infectious diseases
China is still in the midst of the winter and spring peak season for flu, which typically lasts from November to February or March.
Japanese firm funds polio vaccinations in Laos
Laos was declared polio free in 2000, joining all the other countries that had successfully wiped out polio. But in 2016, a series of laboratory tests confirmed that polio was…
Malaysia’s zero-waste movement gaining steam again
There is an increasing awareness among consumers and businesses on the importance of cutting down on the 38,000 tonnes of trash that are choking Malaysia’s landfills and rivers…
Vietnam’s tourism sector pledges to eliminate single-use plastics by 2030
While tourism is highly affected by plastic waste pollution, it is also a significant contributor to the issue.
Why US President Trump’s proposal on Palestinian displacement from Gaza rings alarm bells
Mr. Trump's suggestion to Egypt, Jordan to take in more Gaza residents heightens fears among Palestinians of being forcibly displaced in yet another "Nakba."
Keywords to understand pivotal areas highlighted at Davos
The meeting, under the theme "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age," focused on five pivotal areas: reimagining growth, industries in the intelligent age, investing in people,…
Japan may sit out meeting on treaty to ban nuclear weapons
As the security environment surrounding Japan is becoming increasingly severe, PM Ishiba concluded it would be appropriate to take a pragmatic approach based on the importance of…
Four Mekong nations plan further joint river patrols
The 149th China-Laos-Myanmar-Thailand cooperation meeting reviewed the current state of cooperation in border protection, such as enforcement of the joint water patrol law along…
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus thanks US President Trump for continuing aid support for Rohingya
Mr. Trump exempted life-saving food and nutrition support for the displaced Rohingya sheltered in Bangladesh from the US aid freeze.
In South Korea, domestic violence tends to surge during Lunar New Year holiday: report
A total of 3,384 domestic violence incidents were reported nationwide over the four-day holiday last year. This averaged 846 cases per day, significantly higher than the annual…