Thailand offers free self-tests amid 15 daily cervical cancer cases
Women can obtain the self-test kits from their local public hospital or clinic. The sample from the self-administered test is then sent back to the hospital or clinic for analysis.
Policy Matters
Long road ahead for Indonesia’s dual citizenship plan
The 2006 Citizenship Law only allows children of a mixed marriage to hold dual nationality until they are 18 years old or married, when they must choose one.
President Jokowi tells regional administrations to fall in line with central government
Jokowi slammed the lack of coordination between the central government and regional administrations, saying that it had led to big-budget infrastructure projects failing to give…
The blueprint for energy-efficient houses is now available for free to Mongolian citizens
Approximately 160 micro, small, and medium businesses received training to reduce heat loss as part of the project. Therefore, "insulation advisor" are now able to use their…
Almost 3 per day injured on Bangkok sidewalks, most by motorbikes
Officials promised to respond with tighter enforcement of the law against sidewalk riding, which carries penalties of up to one month in jail and/or a maximum fine of 10,000 baht,…
South Korean labour force to shrink by 10 million by 2044: report
This comes as fewer South Koreans give birth and people tend to live longer. As of 2023, South Korea's birth rate fell to 0.72, from 0.78 in 2022. The life expectancy in South…
Women in fray
The glaring gender disparity in political representation revealed by the numbers of women candidates in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is not just a statistical anomaly but a…
Tech giants must not shrug off grave harm to users from fraudulent investment ads: Yomiuri Shimbun
The problem of false ads on social media that use the names and images of prominent figures, including economic analysts and entrepreneurs, without their consent to solicit…
ADB raises concerns about region’s ageing population, urge reforms
The region's growing elderly demographic faces numerous challenges, including low pension coverage, health issues, social isolation, and limited access to essential services.
Japan mulls regulating major AI developers amid growing concern over generative AI
The government will convene a meeting on AI strategy in late May, where concrete policies including possible regulations and other potential measures will be discussed.