Future of Healthcare Week Asia: Building sustainable systems for all
Ministries of health across Asia, doctors, investors, scientists and senior representatives from industry, patient associations, academics and charities will convene in Singapore and online at Economist Impact’s third annual Future…
World Health Summit 2022
The World Health Summit 2022, the world’s leading meeting for global health, began on Sunday morning in Berlin and was co-hosted for the first time by the World Health Organization…
Mental health recognised as a critical concern by people in Asia, yet are unlikely to seek external support
FWD Group survey finds people in Asia view mental health as a critical concern, yet are unlikely to seek external support – positive reframing of the issue may hold the…
Oz Comic-Con Sydney
Date: Saturday 24 September 2022 to Sunday 25 September 2022 Summary: Oz Comic-Con welcomes fans of all ages, interests and pop obsessions with a truly immersive experience across two fun-filled…
Heads of State commit to Noncommunicable Disease Global Compact to save 50 million lives by 2030
Michael R. Bloomberg reappointed as WHO Global Ambassador of Noncommunicable Diseases and Injuries New Gallup survey indicates strong global support for policies outlined in WHO report to combat growing public…
Merdeka! Independence Day and a tale about how it came about in Malaysia and Australia.
A Merdeka Story: from little things, big things grow This podcast is a tribute to “Merdeka! Independence Day!” celebrations across Singapore (9th August), Indonesia (17th August) and Malaysia (31st August…
When can I get my new household robot?
By Ingrid Zukerman, Monash University in Melbourne. We’d all love to have a smart robot in our house that understands spoken natural language, just like those in sci-fi films. How…
Statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Patron of the Commonwealth Games Federation
Dame Louise Martin, President of the Commonwealth Games Federation said: “It is with profound sorrow that we learn of the passing of our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen. Throughout her…
AFT Interviews: Eyes on Amina Jindani and the ‘Theatre of the Mind’ collective
Amina Jindani is a performance art entrepreneur and founder of Mo One Drama. A teacher and a student, she has studied acting, creative writing and directing in London at the…
FreedomFilmFest 2022 is coming together to make sense of the pandemic
AFT News redistributed by PRNewsGIG/AFTNN FreedomFilmFest 2022 (FFF2022) is back from 9 to 17 September 2022 after a two-year hiatus and will showcase 34 socially-themed films from all over the…