Vietnam needs paradigm shift in mindset to tackle air pollution
This problem is not just confined to the capital – it is a nationwide crisis, with Vietnam ranking the second most polluted country in ASEAN, according to the latest World Air…
Policy Matters
Malaysia’s new pension fund rule for foreign workers will boost EPF but is thin on details
Foreign or non-citizen workers will earn dividends from the contributions in their accounts, and can eventually withdraw their money when returning to their home countries for…
Bhutan launches national strategy to eliminate gender-based violence by 2028
Every two in five women in Bhutan suffer from intimate partner violence while 6.9 percent report experiencing childhood sexual abuse.
Immigration is essential and existential for Singapore’s survival: SM Lee
“New arrivals bring fresh experiences, diverse perspectives and global connections. You help us to plug into the world, and thrive as a regional hub and a global node,” said…
South Korean government’s U-turn on medical school quotas leaves students, parents reeling
Students preparing for medical school now face an unpredictable admissions landscape, with quotas potentially fluctuating between 3,058 and 5,058 spots, depending on the outcome…
Our democracy needs women: The Daily Star
The interim government must take stern measures to deter groups and individuals who believe they have a license to harass or attack women.
In Nepal’s Chitwan, unchecked human-wildlife conflict adds to conservation challenges
Better habitat management, timely identification of problematic animals and increased community engagement are key for conflict control, experts say.
Mandatory employee provident fund contributions for foreign workers in Malaysia start Q4 2025
The decision comes after the Employees Provident Fund (Amendment) Bill 2025, which mandates foreign workers and their employers to contribute 2 per cent of monthly wages to the…
Mass Christian protest in Arunachal over Anti-Conversion Law sparks debate on religious freedom
The protest highlights growing tensions over the revival of the decades-old law, which was enacted in 1978 but remained largely inactive until recent years. The Arunachal Pradesh…
Creating a regime of fear in Nepal
The government is criminalising dissent in the name of regulating social networks.