South Korea on guard against inflation
In past months, Korea’s inflation rate appeared to be easing out, nearing the target goal of 2 percent, but February’s data suggests that inflation has reaccelerated due to…
National affairs
Companies caught asking job applicants about body type, wealth and parents’ job
The Labor Ministry said it reviewed employments conducted via the state-run job search website Worknet by 627 business establishments, and found that 151 of them committed…
President Yoon refuses to bend to South Korean doctors’ protest
President Yoon also said the government has green lit a plan to allocate 128.5 billion won to address the growing distress in the medical infrastructure, which is suffering from…
Beijing to get tough in bid to rein in runaway local government debt
Measures include shaming officials and companies found guilty of hiding new arrears, and tightening supervision to ensure that local officials come up with repayment plans.
Palestinians can study in Malaysia safely: Queen
Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah reminded them that their dreams are possible and their safety is assured in the country.
Dating dealbreakers for Korean divorcees: Survey
For men, the most significant turn-off was a woman who does not appear to prioritise him, while women found the use of vulgar language to be the most off-putting characteristic.
Hunt on for Chinese drug suspects using legit Philippine IDs
The suspects were able to secure a Filipino birth certificate through the “late registration” process with certain local governments, which then allowed them to secure a…
China aims to create over 12 million new jobs
The government will also strengthen support to help college graduates land jobs, as this group's population is expected to reach a record high of over 11.7 million this year.
Driving tests go electronic in Malaysia
From April 1, driving school students can take their tests alone in their cars while Road Transport Department (JPJ) officers monitor their performance remotely, in an effort to…
South Korea’s medical schools demand over 3,400 new student seats despite protests
The figure is 1.7 times higher than the planned increase of 2,000 students and is expected to bolster the government’s quota expansion push.