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Fashion brands like H&M, Zara face criticism for failure to protect labour rights in Bangladesh

Campaigners, labour rights advocates and trade union representatives have launched an international campaign condemning the inaction of fashion brands and are calling for the 36…

  • Published: October 24, 20247:55 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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Seoul unveils plan to move 68km of railways underground

Above-ground railways and station buildings to be transformed into parks and commercial spaces. Construction set to begin in 2028.

  • Published: October 24, 20247:50 am
  • Author Lee Jaeeun
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‘Hands-on’ Indonesia President Prabowo seen to seek close control of budget

Instead of being placed under the command of the coordinating economic minister, the finance minister now reports directly to the President, which indicates a more hands-on…

  • Published: October 24, 20247:48 am
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What’s in a name? How Koreans faked their way to Kim, Lee and Park

For those who might wonder if Koreans today care about the authenticity of their genealogy, the answer is: not so much. With so many people sharing the same family names,…

  • Published: October 23, 20241:41 pm
  • Author Moon Ki Hoon
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A decade of delicious Deepavali tradition

For more than a decade, three friends – P. Hemalatha, Lim Bee Ling and Norzalina Nordin – have been making muruku together for Deepavali and this year is no exception.

  • Published: October 23, 20241:40 pm
  • Author K. Kasturi Dewi
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North Korean leader urges bolstering war deterrence, citing US nuclear threats

North Korea has ratcheted up tensions in recent weeks ahead of the upcoming US election, just two weeks away.

  • Published: October 23, 20241:32 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Pressure piles on Bangladeshi president to step down

As more and more people joined demonstrations for his resignation, the government yesterday called him out on his "lies" about Sheikh Hasina's resignation as prime minister.

  • Published: October 23, 20241:31 pm
  • Author The Daily Star
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Vietnam’s four-legged heroes

Dogs are crucial colleagues to military soldiers. Visiting BORDER GUARD SCHOOL NO 24, one of the important professional schools in Vietnam training military dogs to see how they…

  • Published: October 23, 20241:29 pm
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Rice prices surge in Bangladesh’s kitchen markets

Prices of nearly all varieties of rice have surged in the capital's kitchen markets over the past week, with traders attributing the hike to a rise in paddy prices and reduced…

  • Published: October 23, 20241:22 pm
  • Author Shaheen Mollah
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Privacy law a paper tiger: The Jakarta Post

The much-awaited Personal Data Protection Law has formally come into force to allow people more control over their personal information online. However, the government has still…

  • Published: October 23, 20241:06 pm
  • Author The Jakarta Post

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