South Korea’s 2023 budget includes support for soldiers, young parents
The budget bill also includes debt-rescheduling programs for small merchants, who have been hit by the pandemic, and care services for the disabled.
Policy Matters
Role of community on natural resource management needs to be increased
There is still however space for institutions and policies to further grow the practical and legal space for a more effective and expanded community involvement in co-management.
Philippines’ poultry, swine sectors slowly winning battle against animal diseases
The country launched its campaign against the highly-contagious African swine fever following the 2019 outbreak with over than 3,000 heads culled to curb the virus.
South Korea’s gender ministry to provide accommodation for stalking victims
Victims will be able to stay at state rental housings for up to four months, to allow them to prepare for a move.
Still no robust policy to control Aedes mosquitoes
Experts said as dengue has become endemic in Bangaldesh, and has already spread at the district level.
Malaysia taking measures to tackle underage marriage
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said all states should address child marriage issues, pointing out that Kedah had already gotten the ball rolling.
China to crack down on illegal price gouging in photovoltaic industry
In recent times, several links in China’s photovoltaic industry have seen volatile price fluctuations, causing illegal activities like hoarding for profit, price gouging, among…
Won weakens further despite warning against speculation
The depreciating won is a headache for households too, who may have to refinance their budget to respond to soaring food import costs.
Dealers to lose licence for artificial fertiliser crisis: Bangladesh agriculture minister
Stern action will also be taken against those who create the artificial crisis, the minister added.
Malaysia health minister on fact-finding visit to Thailand to assess medical use of cannabis
Thailand is the first country in South-East Asia to legalise cannabis and use it for medicinal purposes.