The dual role of Vietnam’s border guards in security and development
Their contributions not only enhance the livelihoods of local people, but also reinforce national security, making them indispensable pillars of both defence and development.
Society
Singapore’s education ministry warns of dangerous social media challenges, parents advised to look after kids
One of the challenges mentioned in the March 3 advisory from the Ministry of Education is the Blackout Challenge, where people choke themselves with household items until they…
Singapore woman offers $2,000 bounty to find life partner
A key condition: The bounty can be collected only if the referral results in a committed relationship that lasts at least six months.
Healthcare remains out of reach for many Nepali migrant workers
Lack of screening for mental and physical health problems puts thousands of them at risk.
Report warns of alarming trend in Philippines, world obesity
In 2021 alone, obesity-related diseases were responsible for 30,329 premature deaths, which means tens of thousands of Filipinos lost their lives too soon due to conditions linked…
Five months after floods in Nepal’s Kavrepalanchok, survivors cling to their crumbling homes in fear
As authorities dillydally in delivering aid for rebuilding, survivors fear the approaching monsoon will leave them stranded.
Pakistan human rights commission alarmed at government withholding ads from some publications
The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists had flayed the current government’s efforts to enact anti-media laws and target critical voices under the guise of stemming “fake…
UNICEF hails Vietnam’s public school tuition waiver policy as investment in future
The tuition waiver policy is a crucial investment in the country's future, enabling more children to complete their education regardless of their socio-economic background, said…
Filipinos gain appetite for business class flights
A travel company reported that business-class ticket sales among Filipino airline passengers rose by 10.5 percent to $12.56 million in 2024.
When sun sets, raccoon dogs come out to play in Seoul’s parks
With raccoon dogs spotted in 16 of Seoul's 25 districts, the city faces a new challenge: how to coexist with these unexpected urban dwellers.