Priorities for Bangladesh’s health sector
The government spends only 0.7 percent of GDP on health which is the second lowest globally.
Policy Matters
Law to designate ‘opposition extremists’ as terrorists may emerge soon, says Cambodian senior official
Last week, Hun Sen, Senate president and president of the CPP, publicly questioned whether it was time to establish a law classifying opposition groups or extremist factions as…
Flexible arrangements are here to stay, but not the norm, says Malaysian Employers Federation
On the proposed four-day work week, Shamsuddin said 43.3% of companies operating in a shift environment were of the opinion that it was not feasible while 26.8% in the non-shift…
Japan’s tourists consumption tax exemption to take new form
Under the current system, tax is waived at the time of purchase in Japan, and it has been said that there is rampant fraudulent behavior, such as the domestic resale of such items…
Deal with Adani: Bangladesh directed to conduct inquiry, form committee
In the full text, the High Court bench directed the government to enquire into the process of the deal and to submit a report in 60 days.
Malaysian Transport Ministry open to idea of motorcycle e-hailing
The Transport Minister said that if there are applications from interested companies, the ministry will further the proposal with the Road Transport Department and Land Public…
Bhutanese journalists discuss press freedom, sustainability, and access to information at annual conference
In 2024, Bhutan’s World Press Freedom Index dropped 57 places, from 90th to 147 this year. According to Reporter Without Borders, the decline reflects growing bureaucratic…
China to toughen measures against cyberfraud
The restrictions will target those who have received criminal penalties for conducting or assisting fraud, as well as people and organisations that sell, rent or lend the accounts…
Foreign spouses struggle to navigate Nepali immigration laws
The baby-fines stand for something bigger for these families: The insecurity of their status, the absurdity of some rules, and the inequality built into the system—as this would…
Malaysia, Singapore reaffirm joint efforts to protect marine life in Johor Strait
Both countries also agreed to continue joint efforts in water quality monitoring in the strait.