S’pore must maintain fair and progressive system of taxes and benefits: Finance minister
The House on Wednesday March 2) endorsed this year's S$109 billion Budget, including plans to raise the GST rate in two stages.
S’pore Armed Forces to set up fourth service as digital threats mount: Defence minister
The Digital and Intelligence Service will be responsible for intelligence, cyber and psychological defence.
Filipinos in Russia face struggle in sending remittances as banks bear sanctions
The Embassy advised those experiencing issues with their transactions to coordinate with the customer support of their banks.
Duterte signs executive order for nuclear power as alternative energy source
The Department of Energy earlier completed a feasibility study on the viability of nuclear power in the country’s energy mix.
Low water flows in Mekong ‘behind lack of clean water’: Senior official
He expressed confidence that the capital will have enough running water in 2023, as several facilities are slated for completion by then.
Duterte to hold ‘special meeting’ to discuss Russia-Ukraine crisis
The Philippines has voted in favor of a United Nations resolution expressing “explicit condemnation” of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Japan’s anti-nuke groups condemn Putin’s nuclear threat
“We must prevent nuclear weapons from being used,” said Kunihiko Sakuma, 77, who heads a major hibakusha organization.
Thai retailers, suppliers agree to freeze prices of 500 items for one quarter
The Thai Retailers’ Association president said that the price freeze will be evaluated every quarter.
Why it matters: How Putin’s invasion of Ukraine could impact Philippines
The impact of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is slowly but steadily making itself felt in the Philippines.
‘Existential issue for tiny state’: S’pore UN ambassador on sovereignty at UN meeting on Ukraine
Mr Burhan Gafoor also urged members of the General Assembly to vote 'yes' for a resolution deploring Russia.