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”.
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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.
No rice, no bread, no peace: Food security is a national security
More than its contribution to economic development, food security is also part of robust defense systems.
YouTube, TikTok are leading apps for kids in Philippines from January to March: Kaspersky
The international cybersecurity and digital privacy company has found through anonymous data that these were the leading applications among other social media and online gaming.
Nepal marks International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
May 17 is an annual celebration worldwide to draw attention to persistent violence and discrimination faced by the queer community.
Hindu groups in India file fresh petitions to stop Muslims from entering historic Eidgah mosque
Members of hardline Hindu groups tied to Modi's party claim that Muslim invaders destroyed Hindu temples during their 200-year rule.