Sri Lanka eyes rebound of tourism sector
Sri Lanka's cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries including China, India and Russia, said cabinet spokesman and Transport Minister Bandula…
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Singapore residents returning from countries with mpox do not need to be quarantined: experts
All travellers are required to report mpox-related symptoms and travel history on the SG Arrival Card, the Ministry of Health said. Mpox symptoms include fever, skin rash and…
Prolonged disruptions: The Korea Herald
It is widely feared that dire situations involving patients in emergency and critical conditions may occur across the nation more frequently unless the government tackles the…
Indonesia’s House, elections agency agree to implement court rulings
They maintained the requirement that candidates be at least 30 years of age before their registration for the regional polls.
China firmly opposes EU’s move on EV tariffs
The EV tariffs decision was based on facts determined unilaterally by the EU, rather than mutually recognized facts, and China firmly opposes it and is deeply concerned about the…
Seoul increases translations of local laws for growing foreign community
The city plans to provide translations for 30 additional local ordinances this year. One of the ordinances to be translated is the Crime Victim Prevention Support Ordinance for…
Korean celebrities on photo line: Walk of shame or equal treatment?
Experts noted that posing for the media allows celebrities to be punished by public opinion before their trial, calling for guidelines to treat them like other suspects.
Nepal lifts ban on TikTok
Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government in November last year banned TikTok citing its adverse effects on social harmony.
Singapore’s war on salt, sauces, instant noodles, cooking oil: Items to have A to D grades
This follows the successful use of the mandatory Nutri-Grade label on pre-packaged and freshly prepared beverages. As a result of the labelling and advertising restrictions,…
Amid signs of economic recovery, Monetary Policy Committee retains Thailand’s key policy rate
The Monetary Policy Committee secretary-general Piti Disyatat said the committee voted 6:1 to retain the current policy interest rate of 2.5%.