Degrees of danger: Beating the heat in Southeast Asia
Heat in Southeast Asia is unlike anywhere else. Not only are people chronically exposed to the heat in the tropics, but the region’s high humidity also worsens the discomfort.
Society
Femicide: Targeting women because they’re women
A UN report revealed that femicide remains alarmingly widespread worldwide, with 85,000 women and girls killed intentionally in 2023.
No timeframe for resolution of internet problems, says Pakistan Telecommunications Limited
Internet users across Pakistan complained of slow internet and hindered access to services throughout 2024.
Filipino Nobel winner Maria Ressa says ‘dangerous times’ ahead after Meta ends US fact-checking
The veteran journalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 said Meta’s decision meant “extremely dangerous times ahead” for journalism, democracy and social media…
China seeks overseas graduates
The move is an effort to fill critical roles, particularly in high-tech, biopharmaceuticals and other innovation-driven industries, as more Chinese overseas graduates return to…
Dashboard cameras: No longer just a nifty accessory for Malaysians
Transport consultant Wan Agyl Wan Hassan said that with dashcams, driving can be safer as motorists are aware they are being recorded.
Forgotten but not gone: COVID-19 keeps killing, five years on
More than 7 million deaths have been officially recorded since it emerged in Dec 2019, says the WHO.
HPV vaccine for males approved in China
It was first authorized for use among females aged 9 to 45 in 2017 in the nation.
Nepal to test influenza patients for HPMV
The virus causes flu-like symptoms and poses higher risk for young children, the elderly, and those with weak immunity.
Landmark Bill tackling workplace discrimination passed in Singaporean Parliament
The Workplace Fairness Bill specifies that employment decisions based on five groups of characteristics are unlawful: age; nationality; sex, marital status, pregnancy status and…