Korean automakers pressured to diversify supply chains as US bans Chinese tech
These bans will apply to software from mid-2026 and hardware from mid-2029, with non-model-year vehicles subject to the rules starting in January 2029.
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Community hospital subsidies in Singapore to be enhanced from Oct, says Health Minister
This will minimise delays in the transfer to step-down care, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung added.
ASEAN must do more to protect children from online sexual abuse
ASEAN leaders must seize the opportunity presented by this week's forum on child online protection in Bali to create better protections for the region's children in cyberspace,…
Vote set for bill to toughen deepfake sex crime penalties in South Korea
According to the amendments made to the Juvenile Protection Act, using sexually exploitative material to blackmail or coerce minors will be punishable by law.
US to propose ban on Chinese software, hardware in connected vehicles
The Biden administration has raised serious concerns about the collection of data by Chinese companies on US drivers and infrastructure as well as the potential foreign…
Heavy workload pushes Bhutanese rural teachers to transfer to urban schools
With heavy workloads, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of support, teachers say the situation is affecting not only their professional lives but also their mental and…
Indonesia’s House passes 2025 state budget
A significant portion of the 2025 state budget has not been allocated to specific programs or ministries, as the outgoing government aimed to leave fiscal space for the next…
Halal certs – do it tastefully
It cannot be denied that halal certification can generate employment and bring substantial revenue as well as new opportunities. But it must be a business decision, not a law.
The fish ‘milk’ controversy and our focus on nutrition: The Jakarta Post
The Marine and Fisheries Ministry has recently touted fish “milk” as a high-protein alternative to cow’s milk, suggesting it could support the nutrition of students across…
Nepal bans carrying licensed weapons in public offices and public places
The government decision follows the arrest of medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai’s bodyguard in March 2024 at the Supreme Court premises, where he was found with an automatic…