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Individuals across Japan charged in marijuana-related cases hit record-high in 2023

The number of those aged between 10 and 19 charged in marijuana-related cases topped 1,000 for the first time, indicating that cannabis use among young people is becoming an…

  • Published: March 22, 20248:16 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Bring child labourers back to school

It is crucial to recognise that child labour is a consequence of poverty, inadequate social safety nets, and a failure to enforce children's and labour rights.

  • Published: March 21, 202411:46 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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Why the proposal to tax social events is ridiculous

The writer suggests a more effective approach would be to incentivise event management companies' registration and tax filing.

  • Published: March 21, 202410:37 am
  • Author Anik Dey
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What makes Bangladesh the 15th least happy country in the world?

Overall, happiness across the world hasn't changed much in 2021-23 compared to 2006-2010. But in South Asia, happiness has fallen dramatically in recent times, according to the…

  • Published: March 21, 202410:18 am
  • Author Azmin Azran
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Is South Korea a racist country?

The general perception among Koreans is that Korea is not a racist country, as incidences of physical violence toward foreigners are relatively rare.

  • Published: March 21, 202410:15 am
  • Author Lee Jaeeun
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Seoul piles pressure on doctors by finalizing medical school plans

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Han reiterated the government’s goal to fill a projected shortfall of 15,000 doctors by 2035 through the plan.

  • Published: March 21, 20249:23 am
  • Author Jung Min-kyung, Park Jun-hee
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Indonesia among the unhappiest countries in Southeast Asia: study

In the ASEAN region, Indonesia only scored better against Laos, which appeared at 94th position and Myanmar at 118th position.

  • Published: March 21, 20249:08 am
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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Russia requests DNA samples for identification of 15 Nepalis reportedly killed in war

Deputy PM Shrestha requested his Russian counterpart to expedite the repatriation of dead Nepalis, compensate the families of the deceased and facilitate the return of Nepali…

  • Published: March 21, 20247:47 am
  • Author Hom Karki & Jagdishor Pandey
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Malaysia repatriates 2,530 Bangladeshi irregular migrant workers in 3 weeks: report

Malaysian Immigration Director General Ruslin Jusoh, in a press conference, said a total of 16,824 undocumented immigrants completed registration with the programme through their…

  • Published: March 21, 20247:46 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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Public opinion still has clout

According to recent reports, Ramon Ang announced that his Pasig River Expressway scheme to build a giant expressway along and over the Pasig River, has been dropped, with Ang…

  • Published: March 20, 20242:12 pm
  • Author Manuel L. Quezon III

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