Japan to revise laws to offer relief for Unification Church victims
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida also expressed his intention to start a probe into the Unification Church within the year, making it the first time the government will use its…
Powered by seeds from flowering bamboo, rats attack standing crops in Mizoram
Since locals began reporting rodents in their fields in August, the government has been providing rodenticides to farmers as well as training locals to carry out mass poisoning of…
China launches policies to keep students rested
In April 2021, the ministry issued a guideline to require students to go to bed by a certain time, even if they did not finish their homework in time.
Hoteliers tap into astronomic interest
Seeing the soaring demand for stargazing, one homestay in northeastern Pinggu district seized the opportunity and raised 20 "star tents" in its open outdoor area.
Netizens laud Thailand’s soft power, as Jay Fai cooks up a Thai treat in Italy
Netizens praised her for presenting Thai food on the global stage while some were proud that she had also brought braziers to cook.
The allure of Singapore for Malaysians still strong despite strong SGD
A check at several money changers showed that demand for the Singapore dollar has been steadily rising despite its strengthening against the ringgit.
One-third of Cambodia’s seniors caring for grandchildren: Study
Typically because of the employment situation, these responsibilities place significant additional burdens on the elderly.
Indonesian Agriculture Ministry under pressure to release detained imports
With around Rp 30 billion worth of imports detained, demurrage, utility costs and other expenses so far amount to some Rp 8 billion in losses incurred by the importers.
China launches scientific survey of Yangtze finless porpoises
The Yangtze finless porpoise, which is under top-level state protection, is an important indicator of China’s Yangtze River ecology.
Swamped elephant rescued in Yunnan
As crops have matured lately, 104 elephants have been found in the Simao district of Yunnan province, according to the authorities.