Yura Halim: Surviving Hiroshima bombing in 1945
Experience the gripping account of Yura Halim, a survivor of the Hiroshima bombing in 1945. As the Enola Gay dropped the atomic bomb at 8:15 AM, Yura miraculously escaped the…
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Gola-Gola Bhutan: Addressing cloth waste and bringing smiles
The clothing industry is a major contributor to pollution, producing 10 percent of global carbon emissions and sending 85 percent of textiles to dumps each year.
Education lifts impoverished Cambodian sisters from dumpsite to office
The journey of sisters Oark Nayhouy and Oark Nayheang from the Steung Meanchey garbage site to university graduates and professionals is a testament to the transformative power of…
Elderly Nepalese villagers trek three days to collect social security allowances
Efforts by some local units to distribute allowances from ward offices have faced challenges owing to resource crunch and poor internet.
ASEAN needs political will to address forced migration
Most recently, a boat carrying 151 Rohingya refugees capsized off the coast of West Aceh on March 20. Only 75 were rescued. Urgent action is needed to ensure these events are not…
More Malaysians are voicing political views online since the pandemic
Experts said more people were feeling concerned about the current issues affecting them, while social media has allowed them to easily share their views. The growing trend was…
Let’s talk about death over dinner
While chatting about death over food may not whet everyone's appetite, events such as Death Over Dinner aim to normalise end-of-life conversations. Here, participants are invited…
Asia News Network fondly remembers Poh Tip’s visionary leadership
The 81-year-old, The Star's former group chief editor and a founding member of ANN, passed away at her home in Subang Jaya on Saturday, May 25.
Bruneian royalty attends Royal Academy of Dance ballet exams
Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Anak Faathimah Az-Zahraa’ Raihaanul Bolkiah binti Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah…
Lao labour ministry calls for better protection of migrant workers
According to ministry official Oudone Maniboun, “Migrant workers play an integral part in both the sending and receiving countries. Our economic security has benefit…