Vietnam among Asian countries most vulnerable to climate change
Despite driving 60 percent of the world’s economic expansion in 2024, several countries in the Asia-Pacific region are still not ready to cope with climate shocks and the…
Policy Matters
Disability certificate: A missed step in Bhutan’s inclusion agenda?
The absence of a disability certificate is a significant barrier for many who seek access to basic services, entitlements, and legal protections.
Thailand urged to respect free expression as US scholar faces ‘lese majeste’ charge
Paul Chambers, a political scientist at Naresuan University in Phitsanulok province, has been charged with defaming the monarchy under Article 112 of the Penal Code, as well as…
Indonesia President Prabowo says revival of military’s dual function ‘nonsense’
Massive protests broke out nationwide shortly after the recent controversial revision to the 2024 Indonesian Military (TNI) Law, with protesters voicing concerns about the risk of…
Malaysia full steam ahead with reforms amid challenging market conditions
Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the Madani Economic framework is “clearly in place” and the execution via the National Industrial Master Plan 2030 and…
Thailand becomes 68th nation to ban physical punishment on children
The driving force behind this legal reform was a concerted effort by government agencies, human rights organisations, and educational bodies to modernise the law and better…
Only 966 out of 45,000 schools in Philippines have panel vs bullying: education department
Responding to the senator’s queries, Galban said the DepEd would look into what administrative sanctions can be imposed on schools that are unable to operationalise their CPCs.
South Korean acting president fills in judicial vacancies following Yoon ouster
In a written address to the nation released just before the Cabinet meeting held on April 8, acting PM Han said he appointed senior judge Ma as the new justice after consulting…
Thailand’s Entertainment Complex Bill deliberation postponed amid crises
At the Government House in Bangkok on Tuesday, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said there are many critical issues that Thailand is facing, including the earthquake and…
Nepal faces health crisis as budget cuts threaten vital services
Officials say they are being asked to prepare programmes based on uncertain budgets with unclear funding sources.