Shanghai ramps up smoking control measures
The metro's nine government departments recently issued a notice, outlining specific requirements for eight categories of key public locations, such as outdoor queuing areas, to…
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Bhutan’s mother-and-child healthcare gets a boost
The Accelerating Maternal and Child Health Programme will enhance maternal and child health outcomes by ensuring better access to healthcare services, particularly during the…
China to ramp up reforms to help bolster financial, capital strengths
Officials and economist said specific measures to be taken this year include incentivising State-owned capital investment in tech-heavy, early-stage companies, and accommodating…
UK launches visa fraud awareness campaign for Indian citizens
The UK government on Thursday launched the ‘Visa Fraud Ton Bacho’ campaign to help protect Indian citizens from the physical, financial, and emotional risks of visa fraud and…
Japan set to raise international tourist tax to alleviate overtourism
It is currently at ¥1,000 per person and levied on people leaving Japan as a “departure tax."
Philippines could be role model for gender equality in land ownership
This comes after the issuance of the Magna Carta of Women (MCW) and the formation of an agrarian reform agency, among other measures. The MCW aims to guarantee women’s access to…
Thailand to introduce tourism tax during upcoming high season
Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said foreign travellers arriving by air will be charged 300 baht/person/trip.
Laws on artificial intelligence crucial for Vietnam’s digital transformation: experts
The country should also develop laws on AI and make amendments to current legal documents to clearly define the responsibilities, sanctions and obligations of technology…
Nepal’s preparations to host global climate forum in full swing
Global climate leaders, experts, and those from international organisations are expected to gather in Kathmandu from May 16 to 18.
Free meals will continue with adjusted menus during Ramadan, Indonesian government says
The National Nutrition Agency has announced that President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals program for schoolchildren will continue during Ramadan, with an updated menu…