Philippines seeks private sector help in fight to end kids’ malnutrition
The World Bank noted in a 2021 report that for almost three decades there has been almost no improvement in the prevalence of undernutrition in the Philippines.
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South Korea president-elect confirms presidential office to relocate to Yongsan by May
He pledged to fulfill his promise of returning the current Cheong Wa Dae compound to the general public and communicating more with the people.
Philippines should maintain neutrality amid Russian invasion of Ukraine: Duterte
He added that he would not allow Filipino soldiers to fight, should the Americans engage in war.
China’s remote sensing satellite lifted successfully into orbit
The satellite will team up with its predecessor, the Yaogan 34-01, as part of a space-based network for purposes such as land mapping, urban infrastructure planning and disaster…
Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant safe after strong quake
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) halted the No. 2 reactor's cooling system after some abnormalities were discovered byt operations were resumed by March 17.
India has to develop at a fast pace: Modi
The world, he said, was looking towards India at this juncture of the 21st century.
Calls for General Elections to be held growing louder in Malaysia
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who is also Umno vice-president, said Umno had yet to discuss internally about having a general election immediately.
Relocating the South Korean presidential office emerges as ‘tall order’
Concerns raised include the security of the president, with the cost of relocation also becoming a subject of criticism from opponents.
Chadchart remains the favourite to win Bangkok governor election: survey
Chadchart, a former prime minister candidate of the Pheu Thai Party, was favoured by 29.3 per cent of the respondents polled between March 8 and 12.
Indonesia prepares road map to endemic status as Covid-19 wanes
As part of Indonesia's gradual shift to endemicity earlier this month the government cut the mandatory quarantine period for international travelers from three days to just one…