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‘Unbelievable loyalty’: Filipino nurse stayed with patient during Hamas attack
Angelyn Aguirre, a nurse from the Philippines, is being remembered for her bravery for choosing to stay with her elderly patient when Hamas gunmen attacked a bomb shelter in Israel.
Thai fans lament end of iconic 43-year-old rock band over old age, illnesses
The 43-year-old rock band, which was founded in the Philippines, has built an ardent fan base with its songs chronicling coup-prone Thailand’s political and social turmoil.
2 Malaysian suspects behind Bali bombings may return home subject to plea deals
Two Malaysian suspects behind the 2002 Bali bombings could return home subject to talks with US authorities on their plea deals.
Why are Japan’s workers reluctant to take paid leave?
Japanese employees across age groups are unwilling to use up their paid leave, even as the younger generation aspires to have a better work-life balance.
‘Closed little societies’? Japanese schools criticised for hair discrimination
Japanese schools have a reputation for being extremely strict, but there’s been a growing backlash against harsh rules on student appearance.
Israel-Hamas war divides Southeast Asia as trade, religion determine responses
Singapore ‘strongly’ condemned the attacks on Israel, while politicians in Malaysia and Indonesia came down firmly on the Palestinians’ side.
Asean doesn’t want to be ‘forced to choose sides’, says Thai deputy PM
In a keynote speech at the Post’s Hong Kong-Asean Summit 2023, Thailand’s deputy prime minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara said unity among Asean members can help ‘preserve regional peace and stability’.
Singapore, Hong Kong can work together to become ‘shining cities’: Tan See Leng
Speaking at the Post’s Hong Kong-Asean Summit 2023, Singapore’s minister for manpower said both cities can leverage their unique strengths to attract fresh talent without necessarily needing to compete.
Climate dangers menace ‘extremely vulnerable’ Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar that house nearly a million Rohingya Muslims are struggling to cope with soaring heat, fires and the devastation being wrought by supercharged weather events.
Hong Kong rapper channels pain of injustice into hip hop with ‘big didi energy’
Hong Kong brands itself as an international city but many South Asian and Southeast Asian residents face discrimination at schools and workplaces.
Malaysians lament end of holiday highs as Thailand considers cannabis U-turn
A U-turn in Thailand’s cannabis policy would undo the liberalisation of views in Asia in the past year on the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis.
Mandarin learning boom in Rwanda as China’s growth fuels job prospects
As cooperation between the two countries grows, Chinese is gaining prominence in Rwanda as a practical language that can boost business.
With ‘steep’ hike to Japan rail pass, can it be full speed ahead for tourism?
Visitors now have to pay as much as 69 per cent more for a Japan Rail Pass, although some bullet trains and lines are still not included.
Li Ka-shing hails Hong Kong and Singapore’s growth path in Lee Kuan Yew tribute
Hong Kong’s richest man commended Lee’s commitment to the people in his video message, adding he missed his ‘old friend’.
Malaysia-born Hong Kong billionaire Robert Kuok feted on 100th birthday
Hong Kong tycoons Li Ka-shing and Lee Shau-kee are among those who have extended warm wishes to Malaysia’s richest man on his centenary.
Miss Universe Vietnam rejects claims pageant was rigged: ‘I deserve the title’
Social media users, who pointed out that one of her interview answers matched Google search results, welcome the probe by the contest organization.
Mum of Blackpink’s Lisa criticised over star’s Paris club show: ‘bad role model’
The criticism came after Chitthip Bruschweiler shared an Instagram photo of her daughter, Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban of K-pop supergroup Blackpink, posing with scantily clad dancers at a Paris club.
More students in Japan skip school over bullying, burnout, pandemic impact
Cases of school bullying rose 10.8 per cent on the year, but the real figure is likely higher as many such cases usually go unreported.
Thai mall shooting: PM reassures tourists about safety amid gun law debate
The fatal shooting in a popular Bangkok shopping centre has prompted the Thai government’s reassurance on tourist safety and calls for tougher gun laws.
Singaporeans ‘cringe’ over advice on discarding drink packet with founder’s image
Lee Kuan Yew’s memorialisation remains a subject of debate in Singapore, but he is said to have vehemently opposed having a personality cult around him.