Malaysian diabetics face medicine shortage as slimming craze thins supply of Ozempic
Checks showed that Ozempic-based weight loss packages are also being promoted by aesthetic clinics.
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Seniors account for 78 of 83 COVID-19 deaths in Singapore in 2024; MOH urges vaccination
Professor Ooi Eng Eong, an expert in emerging diseases at the Duke-NUS Medical School, recommends revaccination “for the elderly and those with chronic diseases where any…
Malaysian authorities vow tighter enforcement on heavy vehicles amid concern over fatal accidents
More than 1,400 deaths involving heavy vehicles were reported in the last six years, per the traffic police.
Snow blankets Nepal’s Humla and Mugu impacting daily life
Severe snowfall forces seasonal migration and halts education, yet locals expect better agricultural yields.
Vietnam records its lowest birth rate at 1.91 in 2024
This trend is most pronounced in urbanised, economically developed regions, reflecting the societal and economic pressures associated with modernisation.
Ode to ‘ukay’: Filipinos among top buyers and sellers of pre-loved goods online
Data released by one of Southeast Asia’s big reselling platforms shows that Filipinos are some of the largest users in the region, including Hong Kong and Taiwan, in terms of…
13 surrogates pardoned by Cambodia, back in the Philippines
They were among the 20 Filipino women who were arrested in September for their involvement in surrogacy, which is illegal in Phnom Penh. They were pregnant upon their arrest. The…
They say Korean moms get the best postpartum care thanks to ‘joriwon.’ But at what cost?
The 4.78 million service fee in Seoul is 1.31 million won more than the nationwide average of 3.47 million won, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government's report based on…
Australian woman spends 17 years rescuing dogs in Vietnam
At 55, just before retirement, Australian Elizabeth Adell Homfray embarks on a new chapter, dedicating herself full-time to ensuring the dogs in her care live happy lives.
Reviving Bhutan’s central schools: A boost or a blow to education quality?
Local leaders, educators, and policymakers argue that the preferential treatment of central schools could create significant disparities in learning opportunities.