From canteen stalls to central kitchens: Why Singaporean primary schools are switching to bentos
From January 2026, children from 13 schools will buy food and meals from caterers and vendors instead of individual canteen stallholders.
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Revisiting ‘falcha’ in modern-day Kathmandu
These ancient shelters once hosted gossip, games, and devotion—and now shelter modern commuters with the same warmth.
Tokyo issues new influenza advisory; over 6,000 outbreaks in schools, facilities
This marks the first time in 17 years, since the 2008-09 season, that a new advisory has been issued after a warning was lifted within the same flu season.
Japanese children can receive free meals with Food Ribbon project in 300 eateries, stores
The use of food ribbons by participating stores and restaurants forms part of the association’s activities to combat child poverty and create safe public spaces for children.
Study shows South Korea’s teen smoking rate spikes in high school
The spread of electronic cigarettes was identified as a major contributing factor, particularly among girls.
Life-saving care in minutes, not months, as UNICEF rushes aid to displaced mothers and newborns
More than 112,000 people remain displaced across five provinces as of January 28, including 58,738 women and 36,686 children, according to the Kingdom's Ministry of Interior.
South Korea increasingly sweet on ‘sugar tax’
President Lee Jae Myung shares survey results indicating that 8 in 10 Koreans back a new levy on high-sugar products, stirring debate over potential new measures.
Contaminated water deaths in India’s Indore rise to 30 in unofficial toll
The official death toll, however, remained at 16, leading to a dispute over the actual number of deaths due to contaminated water supplied by the Indore Municipal Corporation…
Singapore to recognise medical degrees from 8 more overseas schools from Feb 1
In a joint statement on Jan 27, the Ministry of Health and Singapore Medical Council said the newly approved schools will help Singapore better meet the growing demand for doctors…
Nipah virus outbreak in India: What you need to know about the disease
The Nipah virus is not very contagious, an expert said, adding that direct human transmission is rare and no instances of the virus spreading through casual contact have been…