Cerebral palsy patients deserve better care
It is not curable yet, but the quality of life of those affected can be improved with medical care and a supportive environment.
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North Korea to impose harsher penalties on use of South Korean slang
Details on punishments for violators were not revealed. However, watching, keeping or distributing media from capitalist countries can be punishable by death.
3 million Filipino families faced hunger last year: Poll
In the latest survey, the hunger rate was highest in Mindanao at 12.7 per cent followed by 12 per cent in Visayas, 11.7 per cent in Metro Manila and 11.3 percent in Luzon outside…
‘Kamisan’ protesters demand judicial resolution of past abuses
Victims, families of victims and activists have long campaigned for justice for the victims of the country's dark events, but their demands have fallen on the deaf ears of…
More Chinese-Indonesians using online services to find their Chinese names
For the sake of family legacy or business, many Chinese-Indonesians have decided to “find” their Chinese names through online services.
How Singapore is tackling the challenge of an ageing population
National Development Minister Desmond Lee also said that the family is the first line of defence to address the issue.
Having multiple deputy prime ministers adds to the state’s liability
The trend of appointing many deputy prime ministers indicates Nepali politics’ degeneration into just a ‘number’s game’.
Covid-19 pandemic far from over, says public health expert on Davos panel
Professor Williams highlighted the impact of long Covid – the long-term effects of a Covid-19 infection – on not just individuals, but also the economy.
‘For now, our Covid-19 cases are plateauing’: Philippines health dept
The Department of Health officer-in-charge added, however, that there were "a few areas being monitored where Covid-19 admissions are increasing a little."
National Intelligence Service, police raid labour group over alleged espionage
The NIS is reportedly investigating allegations that officials related to the KCTU have been in contact with North Korean agents overseas and received orders from them.