More than just a daycare for Hanoi’s elderly
A pilot daycare centre for the elderly in Hanoi run by Long Bien Ward’s Healthcare Centre is giving seniors a place to socialise, stay active and receive healthcare, while…
Policy Matters
Thai food exporters risk losing US buyers over safety records
Thai producers unable to provide sufficient food-safety evidence could expose their US importers to regulatory risks, prompting buyers to delay shipments or consider sourcing…
South Korean President Lee concludes Mongolia state visit, marking ‘Golden Era’ of bilateral ties
Diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Republic of Korea were first established on March 26, 1990. Over the past 36 years, bilateral ties have progressed through several…
China and Russia wrap up joint naval exercise
Since 2012, the Joint Sea series of exercises has become an important platform for naval cooperation between China and Russia.
Cambodia information ministry: Facebook, TikTok ‘not reliable news media’
Cambodia's Ministry of Information reminded that social media should not be considered as a source of official news, warning that social media use without critical thinking or…
Venice of the East, reborn: Bangkok’s plan to reclaim its 1,100 canals as linear parks
Bangkok is implementing a 'Blue & Green Network' plan to convert its 1,100 neglected canals into walkable, biodiverse linear parks, reversing a past policy of paving them over for…
Most middle-class Filipinos anxious about finances
According to its Filipino Financial Confidence Report 2026, life insurance firm FWD Philippines found that 68 percent of middle-class Filipinos experience persistent financial…
A Bhutanese hospital’s radiotherapy service failure: Who is accountable?
After four years of operation, the radiotherapy service was suspended in August 2021 following audit findings of lapses in planning, procurement, and implementation, which…
When policy meets reality in Malaysia’s Sabah
"On July 1, the Federal Government implemented a targeted diesel subsidy programme that seems to have left many Sabahans feeling like they’ve been sold a raw deal," writes…
Stronger protection for Indonesia vulnerable communities urged in climate policies
Despite supporting United Nations’ resolutions pertaining to state responsibility on climate change, Indonesia has shown a weak commitment to protecting vulnerable communities…