Thinness obsession prompts diet drug misuse in South Korea
Despite their medical purpose, anti-obesity drugs have quickly become popular for aesthetic weight loss.
Society
Climate change reducing Bangladesh’s RMG productivity
The research, titled "Global Value Chains and Climate Change Governance: Garment Producers' Futures," said excessive heat inside factories poses a major barrier to social…
Residents climb over logs in walk to aid centre as flood deaths in Indonesia’s Sumatra rise over 900
Local government officials on Sumatra have called on the national government in Jakarta to declare a national emergency to free up additional funds for rescue and relief efforts.
From IndiGo to IndiGone? India’s largest carrier faces government and passenger wrath
From being an airline once admired for its efficiency and rare ability to notch up profits in an industry that has seen several of its competitors go bust, IndiGo has become the…
Parents breathe sigh of relief with Malaysian government’s new under-16 social media ban
The move, anticipated to come into effect on Jan 1, is particularly vital at this time, as the Internet is inundated with violent and sexual content, including material generated…
Amendments to passport, Immigration controls passed in Malaysian Lower House
The amendment to the Passports Act 1966 will require those entering Malaysia or leaving the country to provide a passport “through an automated system." Meanwhile, the amendment…
Bhutan’s National Assembly passes Livestock Bill after fierce debate
The third reading of the Bill sparked heated discussions in the House, mainly on provisions related to slaughterhouses, meat processing facilities, consumption patterns, and…
Tax waived for residents affected by Hong Kong blaze
The SAR government will also waive their water and sewage charges from July to November this year.
Taiwan to ban China’s Xiaohongshu app for one year on fraud concerns
In a statement, Taiwan's Interior Ministry said the fraud cases on the app, which it said had three million users in Taiwan, had resulted in losses of US$7.9 million since 2024,…
New, smart holistic approach needed for China’s ageing society
In response to this rapid demographic shift, China is working out a comprehensive institutional framework designed not only to mitigate the risks associated with an ageing…