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Can swimming in the Singapore River make a return? 3 ways to build identity in the city

Especially since the Singapore River became part of Marina Reservoir – swimming has largely been disallowed, except for events such as the local leg of the T100 Triathlon World…

  • Published: July 1, 202612:18 pm
  • Author Ng Keng Gene
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Farmer massacre’s warning as the Philippines faces climate shocks

The 2016 Kidapawan bloodshed remains a defining moment in Philippine history, exposing the fragility of governance when confronted with climate shocks and food insecurity.

  • Published: July 1, 20269:27 am
  • Author Danilo Josue and Teodoro Mendoza
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In South Korea, punishment alone cannot stop violence against women

In a joint interview with The Korea Herald, two experts said governments needed national strategies that address the structural causes of violence through coordinated policies…

  • Published: June 30, 202610:39 am
  • Author Choi Jeong-yoon
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They sang on Kathmandu’s streets to survive. The city silenced the music

A municipal crackdown on sidewalk performers has left a community of visually impaired people without a livelihood, sparking protests.

  • Published: June 30, 202610:35 am
  • Author Arati Paudel
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How much it costs to raise a child in Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea

The Straits Times correspondents speak to parents in Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea to find out what goes into raising the next generation – and why they are not having more…

  • Published: June 29, 202611:21 am
  • Author Magdalene Fung
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The Punjab government can cancel you with this law

The Punjab Control of Habitual Offenders and Anti-Social Behaviour Bill, 2026, proposes a regime in which the executive can freeze a person’s bank account, seize their property,…

  • Published: June 29, 202610:39 am
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Going big: Why some Singaporeans choose to have 5 or more kids

Their ranks remain modest but steady, even as the total fertility rate has declined over the years and third-child births have become less common.

  • Published: June 29, 202610:05 am
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Why Seoul, United Nations Command see North Korea’s DMZ activities differently

Experts say the divide reflects Seoul's security concerns and the United Nations Command's legal interpretation.

  • Published: June 26, 202610:34 am
  • Author Hwang Joo-young
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Pakistan’s legal system isn’t built for children. This clinic is trying to change that

The clinic uses toys and figure drawings and is staffed by a psychologist.

  • Published: June 26, 202610:30 am
  • Author Yumna Khan
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How does Thailand’s tourism lead to a hidden crisis of homeless foreigners

With a visa-free policy and an affordable lifestyle, Thailand’s tourism policies are drawing millions of visitors worldwide. However, a humanitarian issue is quietly growing…

  • Published: June 26, 202610:20 am
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