Tag: pandemic
New book offers glimpses to how Church in Asia responded to...
“Church Communication in the New Normal: Perspectives from Asia and Beyond” gathers 20 essays by theologians and pastoral agents
Pope Francis urges reform in United Nations after Ukraine war, COVID...
"In wartime, it is essential to affirm that we need more multilateralism and a better multilateralism," said Pope Francis
Dalai Lama calls for courage amid harsh COVID lockdown in Tibet
The Dalai Lama said the Tibetan people are now suffering under measures imposed by China to slow the spread of COVID-19
Cheap mealboxes a taste of Hong Kong’s economic woes
Small shops selling inexpensive two-dish mealboxes have mushroomed across one of the world's least affordable cities
Unable to make ends meet, thousands commit suicide in India
The share of the economically vulnerable group in the overall number of suicide cases has been increasing steadily since 2014
Tibetans reveal harsh conditions under China’s zero COVID policy
The Chinese government ordered the lockdown of Lhasa but did not prepare for it in advance, sources said
Don’t let the ‘new normal’ go back to careless past, says...
“Let us have the goodwill, the determination, and the heroism to say, ‘let the new normal be more caring,'” he said
Hong Kong sees record population drop as emigration rises
Mid-year estimates put Hong Kong's population at 7,291,600, the single largest percentage decline over a 12-month period
Recovery in youth employment after pandemic still lagging, says ILO
The report finds that the pandemic has exacerbated the numerous labor market challenges facing those aged between 15 and 24 years
Video: Pope Francis prays for small businesses in August
The pope said small businesses “invest in life creating wellbeing, opportunities, and work” with courage and with sacrifice"
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