Philippine military flags more than 250 ‘ghost’ public works projects
The military inspected 10,000 flood control projects approved from 2016 to present, and found 252 of them to be nonexistent. It will check 20,000 more similar projects and submit…
Malaysia PM Anwar in no rush to shake up Cabinet
Even filling the existing vacancies may take some time.
Japan’s Princess Aiko turns 24, expands scope of official activities
The princess traveled to Laos, her first official visit to a foreign country, thereby expanding the base of her activities.
Concern in China over fire hazards in tall buildings following deadly Hong Kong blaze
High-rise fires are increasing in China, with 23,000 reported in 2023. Issues include flammable insulation and poor maintenance of fire safety systems.
South Korean ex-president Yoon’s trial begins over Pyongyang drone allegations
The drone deployment, the investigators argue, was aimed at goading North Korea into retaliatory actions that could be used to justify declaring emergency martial law.
China plans to implement key education reforms
The proposed changes aim to reduce family education costs while building a more skilled workforce for the future.
Glory inside, garbage outside: Public health crisis brews ahead of Pakistan’s National Games
The Games are set to kick off on Dec 6, with athletes from all around the country travelling to the metropolitan to participate in the event.
Japan PM Takaichi’s use of social media draws public interest, carries risks
While her posts draw people in due to their honest and humorous content, they pose the risk of online backlash.
Japan’s chief cabinet secretary Kihara orders streamlining of government structure
According to the Cabinet Secretariat, the number of conference bodies within the Cabinet Secretariat — headed by the prime minister and the chief cabinet secretary — has…
International community provides $16 million to help Vietnam recover from natural disasters
As of November 27, historic floods and landslides in the central region due to torrential downpours since mid-November had left 108 people dead or missing, and preliminary…