Thailand to re-criminalise cannabis as PM vows to get tough on drugs
The moves come despite the rapid growth of a domestic retail sector for marijuana, with tens of thousands of shops and businesses springing up in Thailand in the past two years in…
Policy Matters
TikTok sues over forced sale/ban law in US
The suit was filed in the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and it argues that the law violates the Constitution, including First Amendment free speech…
Architects group calls for a climate-resilient urban design after fallen tree incident
Community groups and professional bodies could be roped into decision-making processes. There should be a tree planting initiative by encouraging the planting of suitable species…
Singapore waging war against drugs; death penalty effective deterrent: Minister for Home Affairs
In 2019, Singapore changed its policy towards drug abusers. Now, those who abuse drugs without committing other offences are sent for treatment and do not get a criminal record.…
Chambers, trade groups jointly oppose 400 baht minimum wage
Adjusting the minimum wage without considering the regulations could lead businesses and entrepreneurs to cease operations, downsize, or move their businesses out of the tax…
President Marcos eyeing stronger Philippine-New Zealand tourism partnership
President Marcos told New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines, Mcintosh, that the Philippines is bolstering efforts for island connectivity, including enhancing smaller ports.
Taliban say order restored after Afghan opium poppy protests
Since the Taliban's return to power in 2021, they have vowed to restore control over the entire war-torn nation and have at times forcefully broken up protests in urban areas,…
Over 5,000 Filipino garment factory workers lose jobs
The workers have been retrenched or forced to go on leave due mainly to weak demand overseas that depressed local orders.
The state of the media in Bhutan
The Bhutanese media’s problem is unique. It surrounds sustainability and access to information even with legislation in place. The Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan…
Seoul’s one-to-one postnatal care helps new moms breastfeed
The free service involves dispatching designated postnatal assistants, totaling 43 at present, to the homes of mothers who have recently given birth to offer personalized sessions…