Thailand strengthens laws against online child exploitation
The Cabinet on Tuesday approved stricter laws to combat online child exploitation, imposing a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment and a fine of up to 200,000 baht.
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Punjab becomes India’s first state to implement sign language in Assembly
Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur highlighted that under Section 40 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, it is essential to…
PM Ishiba orders finalisation of national tourism plan; 60 million visitors to Japan targeted for 2030
The plan, called the “Tourism Nation Promotion Basic Plan,” includes increasing consumption to ¥15 trillion in 2030.
Opposition to Indonesia’s Military Law revision grows
The House of Representatives is expected to pass a controversial revision to the 2004 Indonesian Military (TNI) Law during a plenary session on Thursday following a speedy…
Malaysia’s plan to clamp down on buses, lorries using right lane on highways sees mixed reactions
Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Lorry Operators Association secretary-general Alvin Choong said banning heavy vehicles altogether from right lanes would disrupt the smooth flow of why…
Six Filipinos rescued from vessel that sank off Malaysian waters return home
Following bilateral discussions, he said MMEA coordinated with Philippine authorities, including the Coast Guard and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, to…
South Korean acting president exercises 9th veto; urges respect of Yoon Suk Yeol impeachment verdict
Acting President Choi Sang-mok vetoed the bill on March 18, citing constitutional concerns and the potential disruption it may cause on the Korea Communications Commission’s…
Experts wonder whether pro-natalism policies help improve Vietnam’s birth rates
The country's total fertility rate is 1.91 children per woman, lower than the replacement fertility rate of 2.1 children per woman and is on a downward trajectory.
Indigenous peoples’ rights: The ASEAN paradox
Among the member states of the ASEAN, only a few recognise indigenous peoples, let alone protect their rights. Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam are among those that fare the…
Indonesia’s populist policies lead to weak investor confidence, drag stock market down: Analysts
They said there are doubts about whether the Prabowo administration can sustainably fund populist programmes that have placed a strain on already stretched finances and prompted…