Vietnam is 65th happiest country in the world: report
All of the observations in this year's poll are drawn from years of high infection and deaths from Covid-19 and are based on years 2020 to 2022.
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New rules to curtail marriage extravagance in Jiangxi
The cost is one of the obstacles for local young people who want to get married in recent years.
Seoul to build a second concert hall
The plan has stirred up controversy after authorities switched the proposed location to Yeouido without consent of its citizens.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Putin in Moscow
To consolidate their relation is a strategic choice made on the basis of China's own fundamental interests and the prevailing trends of the world, said Xi.
Koreans don’t enjoy lunch with co-workers: report
Considering the data, the report described the the younger generations as those who prioritise individual interests over their organisation's.
Thai nuclear agency keeping close watch after stolen Caesium-137 melted in a plant
The officials said no radiation leak from the stolen canister had been detected in the factory, as it used a closed system to melt the scraps.
World Happiness Report 2023: Bangladesh slips 24 notches
Bangladesh ranked 118th out of 137 countries this year; the country was in 94th place last year.
Your loveable pet dog or cat might lead to restless nights: Study
The study found that having a dog was associated with greater odds of having a sleep disorder and having trouble sleeping.
WHO, advisors urge China to release all Covid-related data after new research
Access to the information was restricted “apparently to allow further data updates” by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.