South Korea’s birth rate shows signs of recovery
With the increase, the country's total fertility rate rose for the first time since 2015 to 0.76. Last year's total fertility rate was 0.71 in September and marked 0.72 at the end…
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Disasters prevent millions from casting their votes in Indonesia’s regional head polls
Some 30 percent of 25,223 polling stations in North Sumatra failed to carry out the voting process after heavy rainfall triggered massive floods and landslides in various parts of…
China defence minister placed under investigation for corruption, Financial Times reports
China’s military has undergone a sweeping anti-corruption purge since 2023, with nine PLA generals and at least four aerospace defence industry executives removed from the…
Clampdown on Chinese signboards in Kuala Lumpur sparks debate amid push for tourism dollars
Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing cautioned that continuous race and religious controversies will erode international confidence and cooperation.
Over $1 billion recovered from corruption cases in Vietnam
However, there are still several ongoing challenges, including the slow pace of addressing gaps and shortcomings in mechanisms, policies and laws.
Getting cancer young: Why cancer isn’t just an older person’s battle
The number of cancer patients in their 20s gradually rose by nearly 26 percent between 2016 and 2021, jumping from 20,131 to 25,384. The increase among 30-something patients was 7…
10 die of dengue in 24 hrs, 990 hospitalised in Bangladesh
According to the Directorate General of Health Services, with the new deaths and cases, the death toll rose to 471, while the total number of cases rose to 88,715.
Philippines a target of state-backed hackers from China, says National Intelligence Coordinating Agency
At the Senate panel on women’s final probe into Philippine offshore gaming operators, NICA Deputy Director General Ashely Acedillo bared that the hacking groups are called…
Indonesians to head to polls for first-ever simultaneous local elections
Over 200 million voters will head to the polls to elect their local leaders across 545 regions, namely 37 governors, 93 mayors and 415 regents, as well as their respective…
Day of clashes in Pakistan capital end in protesters’ retreat
At least six lives were lost in the three days of protests, which included a policeman and three Rangers officials who perished in a vehicular accident, officials and hospital…