Complexity of transgender life in Janakpur
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Philippine President Marcos signs law to institutionalise mental health programs in schools
The new law aims to enhance mental health initiatives in schools by mandating mental health programs in all public and private schools.
Indonesia’s Food and Drug Monitoring Agency urges ministry to list ketamine as psychotropic
The Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) records a nationwide increase in sales of injected ketamine, a prescribed substance which can only be administered by medical…
UN climate summit: What does the ‘Finance COP’ mean for Southeast Asia?
As most countries in the region are still developing and have relatively weak economic foundations, climate finance is necessary to take climate action, with money particularly…
Nepal bans three more pesticides to tackle growing suicide cases
Poison ingestion, mostly involving pesticides, is the second leading cause of suicide in Nepal after hanging. According to data provided by the Nepal Police, 952 people killed…
Singapore’s NTUC raises retirement age to 64 and re-employment age to 69 for staff ahead of time
The current retirement age of 63 and re-employment age of 68 have been in place since 2022.
All autogates down at Johor BSI affecting tens of thousands of travellers
The official said it was time for management to have a proper backup system to address such issues, as it is bad if all the autogates fail at the same time, causing chaos at the…
Congress demands debate on India-China relationship in Parliament
The Congress on Sunday called for a debate on the “full gamut” of the India-China relationship in the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament.
New trafficking scheme: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The women were recruited online to travel to another Southeast Asian country but were instead sent to Cambodia, where surrogacy is banned.
‘Having 3 kids is the coolest’: China ramps up push for more babies, but are couples biting?
China’s State Council in late October detailed 13 measures to build a “birth-friendly society”. Incentives include mandating better maternity insurance and leave, improving…