Health and Fitness
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Bangkok smog to cause economic damage of over $200 million
The current severe air pollution crisis in Thailand’s capital Bangkok is expected to cost the country up to 6.6 billion baht ($207.8 million) in...
Malaysia launches free health care scheme for low-income earners
The Malaysian government has announced a free national health insurance scheme for the low-income population group at an initial cost of two billion ringgit...
Thailand legalises medical use of marijuana, a first in Southeast Asia
Thailand has become the first country in Southeast Asia to approve legal use of marijuana by amending the country’s drug law to allow the...
Thailand set to legalise weed for medical use
Thailand is readying to become the first Asian country to legalise marijuana, albeit just for medical use as the country does not want to...
Vietnam demands Monsanto pay its dues for Agent Orange
Vietnam has demanded US chemical giant Monsanto pay compensation to the victims of Agent Orange, which the company supplied to the US military during...
Work in Makati? Now workout in Makati
The top 10 alternative fitness and health places in Makati
It’s estimated that about one million people descend on Makati every day to work. This...
The Art Of Adventure On The Back Of A Bike
Bike lovers and adventure lifestyle enthusiasts can now – for the first time – embark on a sensational outdoor biking event: the ARTVENTURE 2018...
Confusion about Thailand’s first legal weed farm
An announcement last week by the Thai farmers' association that authorities have agreed on building a farm to grow cannabis for medical purposes...
Malaysia lauded as Asia’s best retirement destination
Malaysia has been named the best destination to retire among Asian countries on the newly issued Retirement index 2018 list by International Living.com.
According to...
Thailand boosts organic farming
Thailand made another step forward in its aim to increase the share of organic farming in its agriculture sector as 20 northeastern provinces signed...
Living in Asia’s top cities most expensive, Singapore, Hong Kong remain on top
Cities in Asia are becoming more and more expensive to live for expatriates and locals alike, the newly released Worldwide Cost of Living report...
Indonesia sets safety standards for ride-hailing services
The Indonesian government has set up regulations for all online ride-hailing operators and will require them to provide insurance for both drivers and passengers,...
Philippines: High heels no more compulsory for female staff
The Philippines government issued a new order that effectively bans employers from forcing women to wear high heels at their workplaces. Instead, companies are...
Thailand sets $90-billion tourism revenue target
The Thai government has set a tourism revenue target of three trillion baht, a whopping $90 billion, for 2018 from domestic and international tourists,...
Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia best expat destinations in SE Asia: Survey
The newest edition of "Expat Insider", a survey issued annually by the world's largest expat network InterNations, shows a flattering result for three Southeast...
Thailand offers taking over as SEA Games host from troubled Philippines
Thailand sport officials said the country was ready to host the 2019 Southeast Asia (SEA) Games, the 30th edition of the major regional sports...
Smoking ban comes into force in the Philippines
Hard times for smokers in the Philippines began on July 23 when a nationwide smoking ban decree signed by President Rodrigo Duterte back in...
Thailand spearheads regional push towards organic agriculture
Thailand is establishing itself as a driving force for a push towards organic agricultural products within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN,...
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Malaysia gets first robot hotel
Becoming increasingly popular in countries such as Japan, Singapore, China and Taiwan, the trend now comes to Southeast Asia: The first robot hotel will...