President Marcos firm on non-cooperation with ICC over Duterte drug war probe
Asked whether the government will comply if the Interpol issues a red notice, President Marcos said: “We have obligations to the Interpol. And we have to live up to those…
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Malaysian government holding $2.7b in unclaimed monies
The amendments to the Unclaimed Moneys Act 1965 allow the government to consider unclaimed money as revenue after 10 years. Unclaimed money previously held by companies and lodged…
Khao Kradong land issue awaits Thai House committee review after members’ walkout
When the topic of "Khao Kradong" was raised in the meeting for a resolution, several government MPs, both those present in person and those attending online, left the meeting…
Laws passed to grant more parental leave, tackle abuses of court processes in Singapore
With the amendment, parents-to-be will get 10 weeks of shared leave on top of their current leave entitlement, bringing the total amount of government-paid parental leave to 30…
Vietnam’s National Assembly approves resolution on state budget allocation plan for 2025
The NA requested the Government to direct and guide ministries, central and local agencies, and provincial and municipal authorities to allocate State budget funds in a focused…
Are they eyeing the gold deposit in the Great Gobi Protected Area and reviving the Naransevstein border point?
Environmental organizations and experts argue that it is impossible to build a road through the protected area to open this border point.
Why South Korean President Yoon golfing is so controversial
Playing golf is almost a taboo for politicians in Korea. The expensive nature of the sport means that it is seen as an elite indulgence, rather than a pastime for ordinary people.
Single-person households in Japan expected to top 40% in 27 prefectures in 2050
The trend is attributed to an increase in unmarried people, the declining birth rate and the aging population.
Former Philippine President Duterte free to surrender to ICC if he wishes, says government
A red notice from Interpol could mean Mr. Duterte’s arrest—and the government says it won’t stand in the way.
PM Ishiba’s cabinet approval up 9 points; supporters cite lack of ‘other good people’
The nationwide survey was conducted on Monday and Tuesday following the inauguration of the second Ishiba administration.