South Korean ex-president Yoon receives over US$450,000 in prison funds
Prison funds are for inmates use while in prison to buy toiletries or other necessities, but the large influx of deposits has sparked concerns that the system — which is not…
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South Korea can’t live without dawn delivery. Can it still protect the workers behind it?
For tens of millions of South Koreans, ultra-fast overnight delivery is not just a convenience. It’s almost a lifeline. But this level of speed comes with hidden costs.
Soeharto named national hero
Soeharto’s national hero status marked the culmination of a years-long nomination campaign for the status, which has been proposed multiple times since 2010, including during…
Philippine President Marcos approves 1-year state of national calamity
The declaration will hasten rescue, recovery, relief, and rehabilitation efforts, including the facilitation of international humanitarian assistance. It will also authorise the…
Pakistan’s 27th Constitutional Amendment bill approved by standing committees after some changes: senator
The standing committees on law and justice of both houses of Parliament approved on Sunday the draft of a bill for a 27th Constitutional Amendment after some changes, Senator…
Lorries entering Malaysia from Thailand breaking their limits – and terminal grounds
"If the maximum allowed weight is 30 tonnes (weight of lorry and cargo combined), we find that sometimes they weigh 40 to even 45 tonnes. The most common goods are rubber…
Two school collapses prompt authorities in Indonesia’s West Java to inspect buildings
West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi acknowledged that many schools in the province suffer from substandard construction.
Thailand projected to face shortage of over 250,000 care economy workers by 2037
An ILO report projects Thailand will need over 250,000 more home care workers for its ageing population by 2037, urging investment in a fair and sustainable care economy.
Pakistan among nations using water ‘inefficiently’
These hot spots, where water inefficiency coincides with drying trends, are most pronounced in Western Asia, Eastern Europe, and North Africa.
Proposed Seoul ordinance seeks ‘reciprocity’ in support of foreign residents
If passed, the ordinance would only allow foreign residents to receive city-funded benefits if their home countries offer comparable support to Koreans living there.