U.N. panel’s stance on Japan’s Imperial succession refuted
At a press conference held after a Cabinet meeting Tuesday, Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya expressed his displeasure at the committee’s report that recommended the law be…
Policy Matters
South Korea pushes for better work-life balance to ease falling birth rate
From February 2025, the government will offer tax incentives for SMEs that meet the Labour Ministry’s criteria for exemplary work-life balance practices and increase subsidies…
As AI integrates into Cambodian’s daily work life, ethical concerns arise
Thomas White, director of democracy and governance at USAID Cambodia, noted that the country has opportunities to adopt technology for implementing digital governance. However, he…
Time for another vax drive against Malaysia’s number 1 killer
While pneumococcal vaccination is already part of the National Immunisation Programme for children, there is no such programme yet for adults, the elderly, and those with chronic…
COP29 ends with ‘contentious’ outcome
Some observers, while expressing their regret over the $300 billion per year commitment from developed nations to developing economies by 2035, said that the renewed target has at…
It’s never about the climate: The Jakarta Post
Indonesia's determination should be shown by strong and committed work on the ground, starting by protecting forests across the archipelago, rather than clearing them for…
Bangladesh mulling incorporating ‘three zero’ theory into SDG
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has made a compelling call to world leaders to build a "World of Three Zeros" -- zero poverty, zero unemployment, and zero net…
More Indian states and companies offer menstrual leave
Despite religious and cultural stigmas around menstruation in India, several corporations, big and small, are reviewing their human resource policies to offer time off or flexible…
Vietnam vows to create favourable conditions for Korean investors
The Vietnamese Government highly appreciated the business activities and contributions of Korean enterprises in Vietnam. There has been a strong shift from simple processing…
South Korea fears nationwide rail disruptions as union plans strike from Dec. 5
The unionised workers continue to demand a base salary increase of 2.5 per cent, hiring additional personnel to address severe understaffing, and transitioning to a four-team,…