Indonesia’s fractured student movement losing power to effect change
Many once united groups have opted to stage separate rallies, even if they are fighting for the same thing.
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Korean ministry to work on new deposit system for single-use cups
From June 10, franchise cafes, bakeries and fast-food franchises with more than 100 branches have to charge a 300 won deposit per single-use cup to customers.
Why are there so many laws against free media?
The writer says the media should be seen as an "ally" in the democratic and development journey.
24 years on, can we agree to realize a violence-free Indonesia?
One of the strains that persistently emerge from time to time is between the youths and the grown-ups.
Thailand citizens free to grow marijuana and hemp from June 9
They are required only to inform the number of ganja or hemp plants they are growing to the FDA via an app called “Pluke Gan” or “growing ganja”.
Blind masseur becomes a lawyer in Guangzhou
Pan Mingjing was the first blind person to pass the national legal vocational qualifying examination in the city of Guangzhou.
Nepal reports first deadly African swine fever outbreak
934 pigs have died so far from the highly contagious virus in the Kathmandu valley.
7 in 10 job seekers willing to work at startups: Survey
Some of the other reasons cited included various welfare systems for employees and opportunities for individual growth.
Delhi’s day-and-night shelters offer daily wage workers respite from blistering heat
The Delhi government currently funds and operates over 200 shelters across the city that are open day and night throughout the year.
High demand for Illegal drugs seen in Philippines with relaxed restrictions
In light of this, the official also reiterated his call for presumptive president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to adopt the “war on drugs” during his administration.