A scheme to help the needy by putting some cash in their hands — and, in the process, help them pay service and conservancy charges (S&CC) arrears — was launched yesterday in the Ang Mo Kio Group Representation Constituency.

As for Hong Kong, I visited recently and discovered it has much more than just malls, but also picturesque open spaces, a rich culture and enviably healthy lifestyles based on hard work. The longevity record is proof of what can be achieved health-wise in cities with little direct sunlight and less than perfect air.

Taipei has been rated as one of the five healthiest cities or counties in which to live in Taiwan, even though its percentage of stressed residents is also the highest in the country, according to the results of a survey.

BANGALORE: A whopping 67% of emission in Bangalore is caused by the transport sector. Over the past decade, dozens of global studies have shown that spending time in close proximity to heavy traffic, especially diesel truck traffic, is associated with a wide range of morbidity effects, as well as increased mortality.

Cancer remained the top cause of death in Taiwan’s capital in 2011, accounting for 29.9 percent of all deaths, according to statistics published by the Taipei City Department of Health yesterday.