Japan seeks to improve post-quake support system
The aim of the policy is to enable local governments that will provide support, and the prefectures expected to receive help, to conduct joint disaster drills and other…
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Mekong Delta provinces tighten measures to prevent forest fires
The delta’s forests are mostly mangroves in coastal areas and national parks and are at high risk of fires.
Work hour reform for South Korean chipmakers: R&D flexibility or worker exploitation?
Semiconductor act sparks clash over innovation and employee protection.
Korean steelmakers on edge as US President Trump unveils 25% tariff plan
An industry source suggested that while Trump's tariff policy intended to aim to boost the US domestic steel industry, they could ultimately drive up steel prices, negatively…
China to lift restrictions on foreign capital
The plan outlines more practical and effective measures to both retain existing and attract new foreign investment.
Why we should stick with the Paris Agreement: The Jakarta Post
Rather than withdrawing from the treaty, Indonesia should up its game in the negotiation room.
Will Thailand successfully end call-centre gangs after utility cuts?
In addition to cutting utilities along the Myanmar border, a Chinese delegation urged Thailand to expedite the arrest of call-centre gang leaders, and proposed the establishment…
Indonesia kicks off $183 million free health screening
The screening, which is not mandatory, includes blood pressure, tests to determine the risk of heart problems or stroke, and eye tests.
Singapore releases new emissions targets for 2035, on track to reaching net zero by 2050
Singapore currently relies on natural gas for some 95 percent of its energy needs, while facing constraints in tapping renewable energy.
WWF-Vietnam identifies six successful plastic reduction models for nationwide expansion
Since 2020, WWF-Vietnam has worked with departments and local authorities in 10 provinces and cities to reduce plastic waste, aiming to cut at least 30 per cent of plastic…