Cosmetic surgeries on rise: Nepal lacks law to govern sector
Due to the growing demand for cosmetic surgery, the skin and hair care industry in Nepal is thriving.
Policy Matters
Indonesia needs more skilled expatriates to help create jobs: Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Some foreign business associations have raised concerns related to the complexity of the work permit process as well as a lack of clarity and transparency in the government's…
Hitting back at online scammers
Ultimately, the first line of defense against these online fraudsters are smart consumers who are aware of the law, and know their rights under it.
Korean army to end exemption for severely obese men
Ministry spokesperson Jeon Ha-kyu stated that the change was not made explicitly to increase the number of conscriptions.
Indonesian ministry reprimands TikTok over newly reopened TikTok Shop
The ministry says it found “no significant changes” in TikTok Shop after the feature’s relaunch following TikTok’s collaboration with local e-commerce platform Tokopedia.
14 MPs suspended for defying Chair after Parliament security breach
Shouting slogans for proper security in Parliament, Opposition members walked into the wells of the two Houses and did not resume their seats despite directives from Speaker Om…
Activists unconvinced of presidential candidates’ human rights promises at debate
Experts say that all three presidential candidates failed to address the underlying issues behind Indonesia’s string of human rights violations: the limited authority of the…
National security stressed in draft Hong Kong civil service code updates
As the community’s expectations and demands of civil servants are continuously evolving, an updated code is needed to spell out the core values and standards of conduct which…
Indonesia’s deforestation rate off target for 2030 climate goal
Environmentalists say that Indonesia is behind in realizing its deforestation targets, contrary to President Jokowi's claims, and urged the government to develop a more robust…
Marcos sets water infrastructure deadline amid El Niño
The El Niño phenomenon, along with the impact of high interest rates, has prompted the government to give up on hitting 8-percent economic growth, the upper end of its target…