Number of ‘zero-dose’ Filipino kids down in 2023
The Philippines, however, remains among the top countries with the highest number of unvaccinated children at 36th place.
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Japan to step up fight against counterfeit anime goods overseas
The move is part of measures to boost the content industry and better protect intellectual property.
Indonesian government to renovate 2 million houses by end of 2025
With Rp 21.8 million in repair subsidies earmarked for each house, the country must pour Rp 43.6 trillion from the state budget to turn the plan into reality.
Fire safety lapses plague Malaysia’s schools
The country's Fire and Rescue Department had conducted fire hazard checks on 853 schools nationwide, with 144 schools flagged.
Operation Sindhu: Over 3,000 Indian nationals evacuated from Iran, Israel so far
Amid the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, the Indian Government has launched the operation to evacuate from Israel those Indian nationals who wish to leave. The MEA said…
In Nepal’s southern plains, community leaders and creatives work to keep a language and culture alive
Awadhi, a language rich in heritage and belonging, has long been sidelined in Nepal’s mainstream discourse. Its fading risks erasing centuries of literature, festivals, rituals,…
Indian activists seek to save child brides
India accounts for one in three of the world’s child brides, according to UNICEF, with at least 1.5 million girls getting married each year.
South Korean students seek ‘digital undertakers’ amid US visa social media screening
These services are offered by online reputation firms and specialise in curating or scrubbing an individual’s online presence by removing posts, photos or comments that may be…
Those who were hit as kids are more willing to physically punish their own children: Singapore study
The study found that children who were harshly disciplined – including being caned, kicked or slapped on the face – and subjected to threats, yelling and other forms of…
Second bomb threat in a week forces plane of Indonesian haj pilgrims to divert
None of the 376 passengers or 13 crew members on board were injured during the emergency landing.