Thai public warned to avoid raw milk after avian flu detected in mammals
Globally, avian influenza in mammals is on the rise. In neighboring Cambodia, infections have resulted in severe symptoms, with avian influenza having a high fatality rate of…
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Indonesia food and drug agency seizes illegal cosmetics promoted by social media influencers
The agency identified 205,133 illegal products of more than 4,000 variants, with a total estimated value of Rp 31.7 billion (US$1.9 million). The figure is 10 times higher than…
Bridging borders with compassion: healthcare support on the Vietnam–Laos frontier
Medical professionals—both civilian and military—are working tirelessly to bridge the healthcare gap in border areas, bringing much-needed treatment and hope to communities on…
Japan grants over $240K for clean water supply in Cambodia’s Tonle Sap community
According to an assessment, residents in the area face difficulties in accessing safe drinking water, increasing risks to public health.
Mainland Chinese escaping stress set up home in Malaysia via MM2H scheme
Many are drawn to the country’s affordable housing and more relaxed lifestyle, and to escape “neijuan” or involution, a term referring to the rat race and overly competitive…
AI tech ‘cannot predict winning lottery numbers,’ says authorities in China
The statement issued by sports lottery administrative authorities is in response to some netizens' online posts claiming to have won the lottery using numbers recommended by AI…
A return to the streets: The Jakarta Post
Indonesia is witnessing a welcome resurgence of youth activism. This week’s protests, the fastest that any president has faced since taking office since the Reform era, are a…
A new reality for free media in Bangladesh
The media in Bangladesh today is facing a new challenge in the post-truth era with an audience that is not used to such falsehood, half-truths and distortions, and as such is…
Inside former Bangladesh PM Hasina’s palace: A walk through the relics of power and paranoia
Upon entering through the gates, the first thing one would see is a pile of damaged, charred vehicles, an emblematic reminder of the public's intense anger towards Ms. Hasina.
Is the tourism surge in Thailand’s Pai a double-edged sword?
While the influx of tourists generates revenue, allegations of disrespectful behaviour, cultural insensitivity and potential long-term settlement plans by some Israeli visitors…