Rare earth mining project will be monitored by the gov after controversies
Environment and Water Minister Tuan Ibrahim said that “once the Environmental Impact Assessment is approved, it does not mean the rules and regulations can be breached”.
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Cannabis replaces antibiotics as chicken farmers in Lampang go organic
A farming community in Lampang has been feeding its chickens cannabis and claims this new feeding regime has improved the quality of meat and eggs.
Shangri-La Dialogue resumes in S’pore, Ukraine president to give special address
The Shangri-La Dialogue has previously been tapped as a venue for US and Chinese military leaders to meet and attempt to mitigate ongoing hostilities.
Thailand further decriminalizes non-recreational cannabis use
Thailand was among the first countries in Southeast Asia to start decriminalizing cannabis.
Why ‘customers first’ is the ultimate winning strategy
Management gurus, economists and chief executives have long debated what the main purpose of a company should be.
A mind to succeed despite losing arm
27-year-old Yuan Xin has come up with ingenious designs and patents that have earned him more than 60 prizes and awards, despite losing his arm in a childhood accident.
Bad obsession: Online gambling addicts share stories of lost and pain
While gambling can be a casual pastime for some, it can potentially result in mental and physical health problems. Extreme gambling is classified as a disorder by the World Health…
Open space: Male victims of abuse and dating violence speak up
According to a 2017 study by the Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry, sexual violence against boys aged 13-17 are twice as prevalent as sexual violence against…
Mount Bulusan eruption rains ash, forces evacuation
Some 1,500 families were affected by the ashfall, according to Arvee Lodronio, head of the town’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO).
Bereaved wife recounts horrors of Ukraine war
Details of Russian “war crimes” targeting civilians continue to emerge as witnesses and bereaved family members talk of their harrowing experiences.