Angeline Tan

​The largest number in the Democratic Party that emerged victorious from the 10 April vote. Catholics make up 11.3% of the country's population. The bishops had urged the laity not to neglect their responsibility for the common good. This theme also emerged in the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Sewol ferry massacre, which remains without a single culprit.

For the thirteenth year in a row, Japan has experienced a population decline. The childcare subsidies launched by the government almost a year ago do not seem to be enough. Demographer Minagawa: 'Conflict in work and family management and the pressure on motherhood in society also weigh heavily. Secularisation is also a factor: according to research by the Pew Research Center, Japanese people who pray are more likely to have children.

Japan’s Nuclear Regulatory Authority has authorised Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings to start loading fuel. The nuclear plant is one of the largest electricity producers in the world. The local governor has not yet agreed to then restart.

Chosen by his party two years ago, Wong will be the fourth prime minister since Singapore's independence. Outgoing PM Lee had already announced his retirement but the pandemic changed his plans. Wong is already implementing new policies for seniors.

Shanmugam's statements at an event organised on the eve of Passover. Last month, he had an Israeli embassy post removed from his Facebook page that risked inflaming tensions. 'We are a multicultural place where both Jews and Muslims are an important presence'.

Premier Srettha Thavisin presented the idea to counterparts from Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar and Vietnam. It is a move aimed at expanding the flow of visitors to the various countries and to feed the industry's revenues. However, for some experts it would be less streamlined because it requires more coordination in approvals.

On 29 March, the Japanese cabinet set a record increase for the country until 2028. Meanwhile, the number of foreign residents rises considerably, and now tops three million. Japan also hosts refugees from Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. Multiculturalism represents a challenge in a highly traditional society.

As early as 2019, the city-state government was planning to raise the retirement age by 2030 to ensure the labour market remained resilient. Singapore has the third highest employment rate for workers aged 65-69 among OECD countries. Other incentives to employers and employees announced by the Ministry of Manpower.

A study conducted by the Kuala Lumpur government warns the country that 3 out of 4 Malaysians with high qualifications work in Singapore where they earn much more on average than in Malaysia.

Police are looking into two events: a protest march to Istana with anti-war letters and an online video. Government minister says people are free to protest but without violating the law or creating rifts in society. Many fear incidents.

Philip Chan, 59, is the first to come under the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act, adopted in 2022 to deal with growing pressure from the People's Republic of China (PRC). A real estate developer linked to a Shenzhen-based group, Chan attended the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in Beijing last year.

Subramaniam Iswaran is facing 27 charges, including receiving tickets to sporting events like the Singapore F1 Grand Prix from tycoon Ong Beng Seng in exchange for favours. The case could have consequences for the 2025 parliamentary elections.