Vietnam backs nuclear technology for peaceful purposes
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs appreciated the potential of nuclear power but reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitments to the goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
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Philippines may now build own ‘Alcatraz’ under new law
The new law requires the government to build at least one heinous crime prison each in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Indonesia calls for de-escalation after Pelosi’s Taiwan visit
Jakarta, seen as a de facto leader of Asean, said the world was “in dire need of wisdom and responsibility from all leaders to ensure that peace and stability are maintained”.
100% access to clean water nationwide ‘by 2025’: Cambodia minister
According to a ministry report, it has built 11,741 wells of all kinds, repaired 1,585 damaged wells and rehabilitated and constructed 1,271 community ponds in the past five years.
Revitalization minister Yamagiwa to serve as minister for startups
Fostering startups is a key part of the prime minister’s ‘new capitalism’ policy goal, and Prime Minister Kishida aims to speed up progress in this area.
Former Malaysia PM Najib: I have only RM 4.5 million in assets
His largest asset was RM2,528,849 deposits with Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASB), as of June 13.
Indonesia unblocks PayPal, Steam, Yahoo after outcry
The government’s regulation has been hugely unpopular, spawning an online movement that criticized the policy as hurting freelance workers who use PayPal and Indonesia's online…
BTS can prepare for overseas concerts while serving in military
South Korea’s Defense Ministry said it was considering “alternative service” for the boy group.
S. Korea’s ruling party set for overhaul
The decision came after Representative Seong-dong – floor leader and acting party leader – offered to step down, setting off talks of a switch to an “emergency steering”…
Seoul to take inspiration from Singapore’s HDB
In town to attend the ongoing World Cities Summit, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon spent Saturday studying some landmark projects by the Housing Board.