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China to hold nationwide survey on population changes

China to hold nationwide survey on population changes

Beijing urgently trying a variety of measures to incentivise young couples to have children after China posted a population decline in 2023.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Life expectancy for Singapore population declines due to COVID-19

Life expectancy for Singapore population declines due to COVID-19

Singapore Department of Statistics said the life expectancy data for 2020 to 2022 "assumes that the higher mortality rates due to COVID-19 apply throughout a lifetime.
Mon May 22 2023
China weighs giving single women IVF access to stem population decline

China weighs giving single women IVF access to stem population decline

The changes mean unmarried women can take paid maternity leave and receive child subsidies previously only available to married couples.
Mon May 01 2023
Japan's population drops below 125 million, down for 12th year

Japan's population drops below 125 million, down for 12th year

Of the total population, males accounted for 48.6 per cent with a fall for the 15th consecutive year.
Wed Apr 12 2023
LED streetlights contribute to insect population declines: Study

LED streetlights contribute to insect population declines: Study

The results were eye-opening, with a 47 per cent reduction in insect population at the hedgerow sites.
Sat Aug 28 2021
China announces three-child policy, in major policy shift

China announces three-child policy, in major policy shift

China has announced that it will allow each couple to have up to three children, marking the end of a strict two-child policy.
Mon May 31 2021
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024