Vietnam’s population achievements and challenges ahead
The country's population has been ageing rapidly since 2011, with those aged sixty and above comprising 16 per cent of the population in 2023. The nation is forecast to become an…
Society
Pakistan’s May 9, mayhem and military trials — a year on
More than 365 days later, the highest court in the country is deliberating on the constitutionality of military courts, the families of the remaining 85 accused are desperately…
Cambodian PM Manet orders tough action on youth gangs, urges stronger penalties
The directive follows a rise in gang activities, particularly in Phnom Penh and Takeo province, despite previous efforts to arrest over 3,000 individuals.
Live births in the Philippines dip slightly in 2023
The Philippine Statistics Authority recorded 1,448,522 live births last year, a 0.5 percent decrease from the 1,455,393 registered live births in 2022.
Indonesian authorities struggle against tsunami complacency
Despite improvements in disaster warning, mitigation programs are not yet enough to prevent mass casualties from a potential tsunami that experts believe might return sometime in…
IMF sees 36% of Philippines jobs eased or displaced by AI
The Washington-based institution estimated that 36 percent of jobs in the country are “highly exposed” to AI, which can either replace human workers or “complement“ tasks…
Indonesia’s Aceh marches on with lingering grief 20 years after tsunami
Mourners flocked to several mass grave sites in Banda Aceh and neighboring Aceh Besar regency starting on Thursday morning, Dec. 26.
Survey: Nearly two-thirds of Malaysians hold positive views of China
The public opinion survey, titled “Perception towards China: Foreign Affairs, Current Issues, Diplomacy, and Economy”, was conducted between May 17 and June 10 to mark the…
Injuries from illegal firecrackers up this year in the Philippines
The Department of Health said it was alarmed that 86 per cent of those injured were due to illegal firecrackers, particularly the “boga” (an improvised cannon made of PVC) and…
A hair-raising experience
Going for a trim at a barber shop in Hanoi is unique, to say the least. In the capital city many hairdressers just work on the side of the road. Rain or shine you’ll find these…