China’s national legislature opens annual session
Premier Li Qiang delivered a government work report at the meeting, saying that China accomplished main goals for economic and social development in 2023 and made solid advances…
National affairs
Bus operators pay hefty amounts a year in bribes in Bangladesh
According to a report, unscrupulous Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) officials and staffers, police officers, transport associations, and people affiliated with…
Beaches are public property, say Phuket locals as they fight to reclaim Laem Nga
The conflict was sparked by an event in late February when a Swiss national allegedly kicked a Thai national, who was sitting with her friend on the steps of his villa at Yamu…
Marriages in Korea fall by 40% within a decade
Further underscoring South Korea's looming demographic crisis, the number of marriages in 2023 fell by 40 percent compared to the level recorded a decade ago.
China’s military spending low, NPC spokesperson says
Last year, the Chinese government proposed an annual defence budget of 1.55 trillion yuan, which marked a 7.2-percent year-on-year increase, at the first session of the 14th NPC.
NPC official affirms full support for HK’s Article 23 legislation to complement national security law
A spokesperson for the 14th National People's Congress said the legislation formed part of a comprehensive and robust legal framework to ensure the protection of national security.
Rule of law to consolidate high-level opening-up
A spokesman said that more such laws are on the nation's legislative agenda, but the purpose of such legislation is to bring more certainty and protection to the market and market…
Indonesia’s election commission rushes to update Kuala Lumpur voter roll ahead of revote
The overseas voting process has been widely scrutinized by candidates, political parties and observers alike, with reports of irregularities and possible foul play circulating on…
Spanish Embassy thanks India after 3 arrested in gang rape case
The National Commission for Women also condemned the alleged gang rape in Dumka, and said that a letter has been sent to the officials to expedite the investigation into this…
Inadequate fire safety measures in Bangladesh: 3 out of 4 city markets risky
The fire service inspected 58 markets and shopping arcades last year and found nine of them to be "highly risky" and 35 "risky".