Wealthy residents mean tax bonanza for Japan island town
Residential tax revenue went from the town’s initial estimate of ¥484 million to ¥3.226 billion in the general account for fiscal year 2022.
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The post-flood mental health crisis in Balochistan
The floods, which started in July 2022, wreaked havoc in 32 districts, forcing 1.3 million people to relocate in desperate need of shelter and emergency relief.
Fishers urged not to venture into Manila Bay, told it’s ‘dead’
“Manila Bay is not a sewer,” local fisherfolk Edlyn Rosales insisted. “They’ve been telling us that Manila Bay is dead, but that is not true. We can still fish from its…
Cracks in Asia’s rice bowl
Lower yields and climate change are affecting Southeast Asia's rice growers. Here's a look at efforts to produce cheaper, better quality grain.
Child abuse cases exposed at nursery schools ‘just the tip of the iceberg’
Similar incidents have been uncovered one after another in a number of municipalities, and anxiety is spreading among parents.
Game of mouse and cat: why war on North Korea’s hacking is still a losing battle
Combating North Korea hackers on decentralised, deregulated cyber space is mission impossible, but a few things can be done as deterrence, experts say.
Where do child sex offenders live? Where should they?
Recent releases from prison of notorious child rapists spark calls for measures to prevent them from residing near children.
Chasing storms as a hobby
In the past three years, Su Dike and his fellow storm chasers have visited over a dozen provinces, racking up a total distance of over 30,000 kilometres.
Going beyond the label: Is your ‘eco-friendly’ shirt really ‘green’?
More fashion brands are claiming that their products are sustainable, but not enough of them are transparent about their supply chain.
The revolution will not be t̶e̶l̶e̶v̶i̶s̶e̶d̶ digitised
This isn't the first time that the Pakistan military establishment has been on the receiving end of a public backlash. Will the outcome be different this time?