Caution needed to avoid the ‘easy work, high salary’ scam
Lured by the promise of a high-paying job abroad, countless Vietnamese people have gone to Cambodia to work and become victims of international human trafficking.
Society
Steep rise in dengue cases in parts of Mindanao alarm health authorities
According to the Ministry of Health, cases rose from 1500 to 2124 from July to mid-August, with an average daily infection of 48 cases.
Japan’s new genderless school swimwear draws attention
The unisex product is a set of a navy blue long-sleeved jacket and half pants, having roomy chest and waist areas to make differences in body shape between men and women less…
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.
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.
Stop mining at beach, say Kota Kinabalu villagers
Residents from the five villages said they were concerned the project, run by a Chinese-owned company, would be detrimental to their beach as well as the environment.
People facing acute food insecurity reach 345 million worldwide
The impact of environmental challenges is another destabilizing factor that can drive food scarcity and lead to conflict and mass migration happening.
When tested by fire, heat, pandemic and drought, Chongqing stands stronger together
Long known as a furnace of China, the summer of 2022 has made Chongqing the white-hot pinnacle of the unrelenting Chinese heatwave, up to 45 °C by day and remaining in the high…
The Rohingyas are running out of time
With every year that passes, a community that has witnessed the worst of humanity is being unmade.
Corruption academies
Rumors about bribery at state universities have been heard for years, but it has remained hearsay as no action has ever been taken.