Divorced couples in Japan can now share custody of their children
Japan was, until recently, the only G7 country to not recognise the legal concept of joint custody.
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'My six-year-old has nosebleeds': Chiang Mai air pollution sparks health fears
The Thai city now ranks as one of the world's most polluted, as fires engulf the surrounding countryside.
Asia stocks jump after Trump suggests Iran war could end in weeks
The price of Brent crude oil to be delivered in May rose by a record 64% in March as the...
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on 1 April? All you need to know
Bank holiday today: Banks in several parts of India will remain closed on Wednesday, April 1, to enable them to...
Fresh capital in hand, Sammaan Capital to diversify loan book beyond mortgage
“This is growth capital, we have clearly charted out a very detailed business plan, where we are trying to make...
Faster credit reporting may reshape small-ticket fintech lending
FACE’s Saxena said earlier pilots between fintech lenders and a bureau had tested more frequent, even near-daily, reporting, but only...
Are India’s vehicles ready for E20 fuel?
A survey of over 50,000 petrol vehicle owners by LocalCircles, conducted in early 2026, found that five in 10 owners...
To defend rupee, RBI widens forex lens beyond banks to corporate treasuries
“They should do it to exporters, who have been sitting on dollars… and force them to bring it to India,”...
Iran war turns Middle East dream into nightmare for Asia’s migrant workers
According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the region hosts 24 million migrant workers, making it the world's top destination...
China bans storing cremated remains in empty 'bone ash apartments'
China bans 'bone ash apartments' where mourners are storing cremated remains instead of cemeteries.
