Nepal’s social media restrictions raise concerns over digital freedom and investment climate
Experts warn government action could tarnish international image, disrupt relations with global tech giants and affect economy.
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China’s ageing population sparks need for medical escorts, hospital aides
With children living far away, elder medical care is becoming commonplace.
Online crackdown haunts Indonesia protests
Rights groups condemned the arrests against people who posted on social media about the protests and riots, which were feared of opening the door for more prosecutions against…
Wildlife menace forces farmers in Nepal highlands to abandon ancestral villages
Relentless raids on crops by simians and black bears are making livelihoods increasingly impossible in mountain villages.
India’s new immigration law may trigger minority exodus from Bangladesh: human rights group
The law, which came into force on September 1, 2025, grants exemptions to minorities from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan who took refuge in India by December 31, 2024,…
Philippines’ newly launched website for reporting complaints on flood control projects gets over 12,000 complaints
From corruption-riddled flood control projects, the public is now also reporting to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. poorly constructed roads and other subpar projects…
‘Pragmatic move’: Taipei, Manila strengthen people-to-people ties amid China tensions
The Philippines, whether it admits it or not, has a front-line role in a Taiwan contingency, analysts say.
Some Singapore telcos share location, SIM data to fight online scams; others cite privacy concerns
Singtel said that its SingVerify service is a form of machine-to-machine communication. The content is not viewable by humans.
Active lifestyles turn sport into economic boost for China
The number of public fitness spaces is constantly expanding, as the country adds basic fitness and sporting facilities to local communities and parks to encourage active…
Feasting on Fridays: Dhaka’s rich breakfast traditions
The Friday menu has always been a lavish affair for the people of Dhaka.