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South Korean acting president exercises 9th veto; urges respect of Yoon Suk Yeol impeachment verdict

Acting President Choi Sang-mok vetoed the bill on March 18, citing constitutional concerns and the potential disruption it may cause on the Korea Communications Commission’s…

  • Published: March 19, 20251:30 pm
  • Author Son Ji-Hyoung
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Experts wonder whether pro-natalism policies help improve Vietnam’s birth rates

The country's total fertility rate is 1.91 children per woman, lower than the replacement fertility rate of 2.1 children per woman and is on a downward trajectory.

  • Published: March 19, 202512:02 pm
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Indigenous peoples’ rights: The ASEAN paradox

Among the member states of the ASEAN, only a few recognise indigenous peoples, let alone protect their rights. Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam are among those that fare the…

  • Published: March 19, 202510:44 am
  • Author Prabindra Shakya and Simone Galimberti
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Indonesia’s populist policies lead to weak investor confidence, drag stock market down: Analysts

They said there are doubts about whether the Prabowo administration can sustainably fund populist programmes that have placed a strain on already stretched finances and prompted…

  • Published: March 19, 202510:32 am
  • Author Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja
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Airline power bank ban: Those who flout rules may be fined or have device confiscated, say experts

From April 1, Singapore Airlines and Scoot will prohibit passengers from using or charging power banks in-flight. Other Asian carriers, such as Thai Airways, Eva Air, and China…

  • Published: March 19, 202510:08 am
  • Author Sarah Stanley
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Mt. Fuji entry fee to be raised to ¥4,000 in Shizuoka Prefecture

The ordinance also includes restrictions on entry between 2 p.m. and 3 a.m. to prevent “bullet climbing,” or climbing through the night to reach the summit.

  • Published: March 19, 202510:07 am
  • Author The Japan News
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AI seen to advance digital governance, industry, ethics in Laos

The Ministry of Technology and Communications is spearheading efforts to integrate AI into government operations and private sector industries, with a focus on key areas such as…

  • Published: March 19, 20259:54 am
  • Author Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
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Vietnam accelerates AI adoption in public sector with strategic policy push

Experts, however, warn that major challenges remain, including fragmented data systems, a lack of skilled personnel and inadequate legal frameworks.

  • Published: March 19, 20259:53 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Indonesian government continues free meals program during Ramadan with processed food

The move has been highly criticized by nutritionists as such food and beverages have undergone extensive processing and contain added ingredients like preservatives, artificial…

  • Published: March 18, 20252:11 pm
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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Over 4,000 Kathmandu metropolis staffers deprived of salaries for months

Those deprived of salaries include over 1,700 teachers hired to teach the ‘Nepal Bhasa’ subject in schools under the metropolis jurisdiction, metropolis police, cleaning…

  • Published: March 18, 20252:06 pm
  • Author The Kathmandu Post

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