Hong Kong makes it mandatory for students to complete national education courses
The curriculum upgrade came three years after the city was rocked by incessant violence and street vandalism in 2019.
Society
Set record straight on how monkeypox spreads: LGBTQ+ group
The group condemned the misinformation that circulated amongst celebrities and influencers about getting the virus through sexual contact between men.
Time to take more flexible approach to sick leave
Trust between bosses and staff is needed for an honour-based sick leave to cover all illnesses.
UN chief Guterres to visit Vietnam this year
The UN leader said he is impressed by the socio-economic achievements of Việt Nam, especially the country’s post-pandemic recovery.
South Korea’s work flexibility still far more rigid than advanced economies
The statutory working hours in Korea are eight hours per day and 40 hours per week, unlike the US and the UK, which regulate only weekly working hours.
Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor creates stained-glass crane for Ukraine
The 81-year-old stained-glass artist Okihiro Terao plans to speak about his thoughts on Ukraine at a storytelling event on August 6.
As the cost of living goes up, food delivery riders plan strike for Aug 5
Vice-president of Malaysian P-Hailing Riders’ Association Abdul Hakim Abdul Rani said riders are feeling the pressure to complete more deliveries per day just to meet their…
Life goes on as normal in Taiwan as China’s live-fire drills begin around island
China views any visit by foreign officials as them recognising Taiwan's sovereignty and usually responds with heated rebukes and warnings.
Meta purge: Philippine polls saw 6 million ‘hate’ posts on Facebook, Instagram
The bulk of the removed posts, or about 5 million, were flagged for breaching the platforms’ violence and incitement policies.
PM Shehbaz says federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govts should work together to rebuild flood-hit areas
Earlier this week, heavy rains wreaked havoc as floodwaters inundated low-lying areas, with over a dozen people losing their lives in heavy rains and floods caused by downpours.