What do emissions trading rules adopted at COP29 mean for Pakistan?
Pakistan can follow a three-track policy in its carbon journey.
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Teachers sceptical of Indonesian President Prabowo’s pay increase policy
Teachers’ associations remain skeptical about President Prabowo's recent announcement to significantly increase the remuneration of educators, noting that he might have confused…
Dialogue calls for a stop on dog and cat meat trade in Vietnam
Experts addressed the urgent need to eliminate the dog and cat meat trade in Vietnam at a policy dialogue broadcast by the Vietnam National Assembly Television on December 3.
Japan cabinet to discuss disposal of Fukushima soil from decontaminated sites
The government plans to expand the scope of the ministries and agencies involved in the management of the soil from the current limited number of organizations, including the…
Bring political funds issue to an end: The Japan News
For other policy issues to be discussed specifically in next year’s ordinary Diet session, the issue of politics and money and the review of the annual income barriers must…
Philippines, Malaysia to jointly boost search, rescue capabilities in air travel
Under the agreement, the Civil Aviation Authorities of both the Philippines and Malaysia will form a working group among its experts to exchange best practices and develop…
COP29 $300b funding pledge remains elusive for Indonesia
Analysts say the agreement lacks the ambition needed for an equitable energy transition in Indonesia and have expressed concern over high costs and complex negotiations stalling…
Government to look into media outlets’ concerns, pledges Malaysia PM Anwar
The concerns raised by several media organisations relate to the proposed amendments to the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 (PPPA).
Same-sex marriages in Thailand can be registered nationwide from Jan 22
Deputy interior minister says district offices nationwide are ready to register same-sex couples from the minute the law is promulgated.
Seven new cars hit Bhutan’s roads daily after import ban lift
A finance ministry official said that the increase in passenger vehicle import suggests a rising consumer confidence and renewed enthusiasm in the market, signaling a promising…