As Cambodia’s mental health system lacks public funding and human capacity, the influence of Buddhism could make a significant difference in tackling mental health issues.
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Despite decades of vaccine development, smallpox remains the only disease ever to be fully eradicated by vaccination. By the end of 2026, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) plans for polio to be added to that short list. Poliomyelitis, more commonly known as polio, is a highly infectious virus that can cause paralysis or death. Clinically […]Continue Reading
As the Kingdom gears up for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Thailand considers its opportunities in the face of changing global events
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Australia and Thailand signed another Strategic Partnership Plan yesterday in a bid to further strengthen bilateral ties as well as those with the broader Southeast Asian region.Continue Reading
BANGKOK – US President Joe Biden risks snubbing strategic nations if he fails to attend November’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok, allowing China to bask in the spotlight and expand its regional influence if President Xi Jinping participates in Biden’s absence, political analysts said. “Chinese President Xi Jinping will be among those attending,” […]Continue Reading
Just as the landscape is gaining international acclaim, the country’s artists have been thrown into chaos and uncertainty.
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Consumers can still “borrow” S$2,000 each from different “buy now, pay later” providers without going through any credit checks, experts pointed out.Continue Reading
The Changi climate station experienced a total of 27 rain days in October. Continue Reading
MANILA – Amid a rapid revival in Philippine-US relations, the Marcos Jr administration has sought to reassure China on the future of their bilateral relations. Shortly after Chinese paramount leader Xi Jinping secured an unprecedented third presidential term, the new Filipino president extended his congratulations “for the successful conduct of the Communist Party Conference.” Together […]Continue Reading
Indonesia is the largest economy in Southeast Asia and home to tech success stories like GoTo and Bukalapak, but thanks to the market’s size and scale, we are only at the very beginning of its start-up story.Continue Reading