India introduces new unified Immigration Bill
With a twin-objective — to underscore India as a more hospitable destination for global visitors and to tackle modern-day security challenges — the Central government has…
Policy Matters
Hanoi plans to relocate residents, offices around historic Hoan Kiem Lake in massive renovation
The Department of Construction will study and propose temporary housing arrangements for displaced households while waiting for resettlement land allocation. It will also explore…
Vietnam proposes extending maternity leave from six to seven months
The population authority also proposed creating conditions for women with two children who work at industrial parks, export processing zones and provinces and cities with low…
Great East Japan Earthquake reconstruction projects to increase in scale, says Japan PM Ishiba
The basic policy will be reviewed by the summer, and the scale of the project will be announced.
Cleaning up the air: The Kathmandu Post
The focus should be on judicious implementation of policies to remove polluting vehicles from the streets. Over the years, the green stickers and emission standards became a mere…
Cigarettes no longer on display in several Malaysian states from April 1
Tobacco products must be kept hidden from view in closed cabinets.
Bhutan’s new strategy to tackle human-wildlife conflict
The Conflict to Coexistence initiative is designed to mitigate escalating conflicts by integrating conservation efforts with economic resilience.
Lao PM calls for stronger sustainable development, environmental protection
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone acknowledged local efforts in farming, rearing livestock and small-scale industries, and urged authorities to prioritise environmental…
Singapore’s work permit changes to ease labour crunch, spur better jobs for locals: Industry players
Companies in services and manufacturing also welcomed an expansion to a list of occupations for which they can hire work permit holders from more locations, with more job roles…
Fake birth certificates in Malaysia: Experts call for urgent reforms to keep issue from worsening
Experts say a system overhaul is needed to tackle human trafficking.