Thailand legalised the use of marijuana for medicinal and research purposes in December 2018, granting usage for patient treatment and research and industry activities only. The bill allows the use of cannabis or marijuana and kratom which is a local plant with opioid properties native to Southeast Asia region. Half a year into the new ruling, the number of patients who have applied for the medical marijuana amnesty is expected to exceed 50,000.

The work environment has shifted from the traditional static office to a more agile model, one that is driven by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This digital revolution traces its roots to the last century with Klaus Schwab defining the phenomenon as a fusion of technologies that blurs the lines between the physical, digital, and biological spheres. The evolution of technology began with the First Industrial Revolution, which used water and steam to mechanise mass producti

The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that over 800,000 people commit suicide every year. For every suicide there are many more who attempt suicide as well. A life lost to suicide is always tragic and affects everyone in the community.Malaysia was recently shocked by news of a teen who committed suicide after reaching out in desperation to strangers on Instagram for help, but was unfortunately encouraged by them to take her life instead.

These are the top stories making the front pages of major newspapers from across Southeast Asia today. Get up to speed with what’s happening in the fastest growing region in the world.

These are the top stories making the front pages of major newspapers from across Southeast Asia today.Get up to speed with what’s happening in the fastest growing region in the world.

Southeast Asia is fast becoming one of the most dynamic and industrialised regions in the world.Contributing to this rapid pace in development is a growing car market driven by an increase in demand for automobiles.

These are the top stories making the front pages of major newspapers from across Southeast Asia today. Get up to speed with what’s happening in the fastest growing region in the world. ῾Not repaying PTPTN loans will affect other students᾽Refusing to settle National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans will lead to non-sustainable higher education financing, said economist Dr Madeline Berma. Not only that, she said defaulters who failed to fulfil their res

As megacities emerge across the globe, the ones in Asia remain among the fastest growing and cheapest places to build. These cities will continue to grow in size and affluence, due to ever-increasing urban populations. The United Nations (UN) describe megacities as urban areas with a population of 10 million or more. If urban populations continue to swell at their current rate, the number of megacities in the world could increase to 43 by 2030.

Industry 4.0, also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, is not only inevitable but is already upon us. While internet connectivity plays a major role in the realisation of Industry 4.0, there is little reason to doubt the significance of mobile internet connectivity as well.

These are the top stories making the front pages of major newspapers from across Southeast Asia today. Get up to speed with what’s happening in the fastest growing region in the world. Births a boost for tigers in zoosWith fewer than 200 Malayan tigers left in the wild, three tiger cubs born on Labour Day in Zoo Negara here have given the critically-endangered species a ray of hope.The tigers, currently isolated with their seven-year-old mother Kayla, weigh between 7kg and 8