7+ hour, 30+ min ago   (298+ words) Family issues were the most commonly reported contributing factor. View all posts by Hwang Sun-jun → SEOUL – The number of suicides among Korean schoolchildren reached its highest level on record in 2025, up 65 percent from 2020, government data showed Sunday. A total of…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (945+ words) A German-funded project in the capital's Phasi Charoen district combines heat shelters and school activities to protect residents most at risk from extreme heat. BANGKOK – Bangkok could see temperatures rise by up to 5°C by 2100 under a worst-case scenario of…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1022+ words) In the Indonesian capital, children pay the price as outdoor playgrounds become dangerously hot during the day due to the lack of cover from heat. Experts urge rethinking design and materials to keep youngsters safe. View all posts by Miriam…...

3+ week, 6+ hour ago   (255+ words) Heat exhaustion accounts for the majority of said illnesses, followed by heatstroke cases and heat cramps. View all posts by Khoo Gek San → KUALA SELANGOR – A total of 90 cases of heat-related illness have been recorded nationwide up to Epidemiological Week…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago   (529+ words) With job prospects, income and social status heavily influenced by the “rank” of one’s academic records, South Korean parents are putting increasing pressure on their children. View all posts by Seidai Fujihara → A street known as “Daechidong Academy Street” in…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago   (205+ words) HO CHI MINH – Police in HCM City have rescued a South Korean man who jumped into a river in an apparent suicide attempt, authorities said on Saturday. At around 1am on Friday, officers from Nhà Bè Commune Police were patrolling the…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (226+ words) JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA – – 19 August 2026 – Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau has been awarded Company of the Year – ESG Champion for Health, Wellness and Sustainability at the Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards 2026. The award recognizes organizations that demonstrate excellence in environmental stewardship, community impact,…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (1510+ words) As South Korea turns to foreign students to fill a shortage of caregivers, experts warn that bringing in new workers without first improving pay, conditions and career prospects could leave the underlying crisis unresolved. View all posts by Lee Seung-ku…...