In Laos, four ministries merged in major restructuring
The move merged the Ministry of Planning and Investment with the Ministry of Finance, which retains its name. The Ministry of Energy and Mines was merged with the Ministry of…
Policy Matters
Properly implement rape trial reforms: The Daily Star
Setting up 200 more tribunals would undoubtedly help ease the pressure, but an in-depth assessment of the current tribunals is required to identify the loopholes that cause…
EXPLAINER: How Vietnam strives to achieve two million private firms by 2030
The plan aims to position the private economy as the 'most important driver' of the national economy. This effort aligns with the country's broader goal of becoming a high-income,…
Chinese authorities issued AI label guidelines to combat the misuse, spread of false information
New rules to regulate use of artificial intelligence will take effect from September 1.
What we know and what we can do about Dhaka’s deadly air
The Bangladeshi capital is routinely among the world's most polluted cities, its air is a stew of brick kiln soot, exhaust fumes, construction dust, and factory emissions, whipped…
Indonesia’s civil groups criticise military involvement in drug enforcement
They warn that the proposed Indonesian Military amendment bill could revive the military's dual-function role and threaten democracy.
Some Asian countries considered for US President Trump’s potential new travel ban
The memo lists a total of 41 countries divided into three separate groups.
Resolving human-elephant conflict in Malaysia’s Perak
Unlike livestock, these large animals pose significant safety risks and can cause property damage, making their presence a pressing concern, especially for villagers living near…
Shocking ambush: Dawn
On the evening of March 12, the military confirmed the counterterrorism operation was over. But the fact that BLA terrorists were able to waylay and hijack the train carrying…
Higher general practitioner fees get green light in Malaysia
At present, the fees ranged from RM10 to RM35 but the Federation of Private Medical Practitioners’ Associations Malaysia had sought for it to range from RM50 to RM150.