Tag: Southeast Asia
Taiwan warns travelers as scam centers proliferate in Southeast Asia
The move came amid growing concerns over Taiwanese citizens being lured to these countries to work in scam centers
Should businesses pay to clean up plastic waste they create?
The world produces a staggering 400 million tonnes of plastic each year, and an estimated 20 million tonnes wind up in the environment
Southeast Asian media groups cite need for press freedom in dealing...
Jo Hiranaka of UNESCO Bangkok mentioned that over 749 journalists were assaulted during the last 15 years, with 44 of them being murdered
A new platform monitoring press freedom in Southeast Asia
The network is planning to expand the coverage of the project by seeking potential partners in Myanmar and Vietnam
Improved air quality in Southeast Asia in 2022, report says
Air pollution reached alarming levels in 2022, with around 90% of the analyzed countries and territories exceeding air quality guidelines
Hong Kong sets up task force on Southeast Asian job scams
In recent months, victims have reported being lured to countries such as Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand and Laos
Legislators across Southeast Asia face increasing threats, reprisals
From one legislator detained in Southeast Asia in 2020, there were 91 in 2021, said APHR in a new report
Southeast Asia COVID-19 cases hit new highs, Malaysian doctors protest
Like many parts of the region of more than 650 million people, Malaysian hospitals and medical staff have borne the brunt of the outbreak
Southeast Asia’s coronavirus surge prompts shutdowns and alarm
A sharp rise in coronavirus cases from new variants in parts of Southeast Asia has prompted new restrictions
Review: ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’
"Raya and the Last Dragon" indeed represents and celebrates Southeast Asian culture with respect
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