Delivery industry gears up for Nov 11 shopping gala
Data shows that 100,000 temporary workers will be added during the Singles Day shopping festival gala to ensure parcels are delivered directly to customers.
Society
Government needs to stop the proliferation of drugs
The paper says the government should take actions such as cracking down on offenders, running rehabilitation programs in order to stop the social malaise spreading further.
Dispelling parents’ concerns key as rollout begins of Covid-19 shots for children
The most common concerns cited for Japanese parents not wanting their children immunised were about side effects and doubts over effectiveness.
Covid-19 situation still unpredictable, not yet time to declare pandemic over
“Covid-19 is constantly mutating with new variants and sub-variants that can spread more quickly”, Vietnam’s Ministry of Health said.
1 in 5 Bangladesh children in poverty, at climate risk: Report
The 11.1 million children are among the almost 350 million children across Asia, who are gripped by both grinding poverty and climate disaster.
Twins Mahathir and Najib draw attention as Malaysia general election nears
Mr Mahathir and Mr Najib, 27, were given their names by their father, Mr Nor Kaferi Ahmad, 59, who is a retired army officer.
Six young CEOs talk reaching success without abandoning ethical leadership
The CEOs pitched in on how they define ethics with their diverse company backgrounds, from education to sanitation.
Asean-EU human rights dialogue vows stronger cooperation
The dialogue covered a range of issues, including the protection of children and migrant workers’ rights, gender equality and social inclusion.
US announces additional $30 million aid for flood victims in Pakistan
An Oxfam report noted that the catastrophic flooding in Pakistan this year directly affected at least 33 million people, costing over $30 billion.
Beyond awareness: A new decade of action on road safety
In Bangladesh, road traffic injuries are among the leading causes of death and disability.