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Instant noodle store an unlikely hit with youth
Reuters, Published on 24/03/2022
» In Thailand, a country famous for its flavourful, spicy cuisine and street food, instant noodles may seem an unlikely culinary hit.
Hijab ban 'forces choice of religion or education'
Reuters, Published on 12/02/2022
» UDIPI, India: Ayesha Imthiaz, a devout Indian Muslim who considers wearing a hijab an expression of devotion to the Prophet Mohammad, says a move by her college to expel hijab-wearing girls is an insult that will force her to choose between religion and education.
Elephant Santas pass out face masks at school
Reuters, Published on 24/12/2021
» AYUTTHAYA: Elephants wearing Santa hats and surgical masks passed out hand gel, face masks and balloons to students at a school's annual Christmas party, a Covid-era twist on a 15-year tradition in the country.
Two children dead after wind lifts jumping castle
Reuters, Published on 16/12/2021
» SYDNEY: Two children have died and several students were critically injured after falling from a height of 10m when strong winds lifted a jumping castle into the air at a primary school in Australia's Tasmania state, police said on Thursday.
Jakarta charges Papuan students with treason
Reuters, Published on 03/12/2021
» JAKARTA: Indonesian police have confirmed the charging of eight Papuan students with treason after a demonstration this week marking what many people in the remote region regard as their own day of independence.
Indonesia court orders government to amend controversial labour law
Reuters, Published on 25/11/2021
» JAKARTA: Indonesia's Constitutional Court on Thursday ordered the government to amend parts of a new job creation law within two years, citing procedural flaws in how the controversial legislation was handled.
Philippines starts to reopen schools after 20-month Covid closure
Reuters, Published on 15/11/2021
» MANILA: Thousands of children in the Philippines returned to school on Monday for the first time in nearly two years, kicking off a pilot scheme to resume face-to-face learning after the pandemic disrupted the education of 27 million students.
Eased Japan border rules to take effect Monday
Reuters, Published on 05/11/2021
» TOKYO: The first step in Japan's planned phased re-opening of borders, which centres on business travellers, will be put into effect from Nov 8, the government said on Friday.
China says has fully vaccinated 91% of students aged 12-17 against Covid
Reuters, Published on 15/09/2021
» BEIJING: China has fully vaccinated 91% of students aged 12-17 against the coronavirus, state television reported on Wednesday, although authorities said schools need to be vigilant.
Hong Kong teachers' union to disband after China pressure
Reuters, Published on 10/08/2021
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's largest teachers' union said on Tuesday it would disband, days after it was criticised by Chinese state media and the city's Education Bureau severed ties, accusing the group of helping to infiltrate schools with politics.