Politicians, experts question Luhut’s claims on longer term for Jokowi
Talks of an extension of Jokowi’s term reignited when National Awakening Party chairman Muhaimin Iskandar said in late February that the 2024 general election should be…
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Ease Covid-19 curbs further, but keep an eye on Singapore’s health system: Experts
An expert noted that most hospitalised patients with Covid-19 now tend to be older and have other conditions such as stroke or heart disease.
Hijab bans deepen Hindu-Muslim fault lines in India’s Karnataka state
The issue has become a flashpoint for the battle over the rights of Muslims, who fear they are being shunted aside as a minority in India.
Jokowi’s dream of a new capital city takes a step closer to reality
The project is meant to alleviate the excessive burden borne by Jakarta by shifting the headquarters of various government ministries and institutions, as well as diplomatic…
Quarantine-free travel for tourists with vaccine certificates, negative Covid tests proposed
The proposal comes on the cusp of Vietnam’s highly anticipated resumption of inbound and outbound tourism activities (March 15), after a pilot vaccine passport programme began…
Philippines govt bites high rate bullet, borrows P9.14B amid ‘risky’ Ukraine-Russia war
The government borrows more locally through treasury bills and bonds to temper foreign exchange risks while taking advantage of flushing liquidity in the financial system.
Abolishing Gender Equality Ministry ‘premature’ for Korea: OECD economist
Korea has ranked last among developed countries for several years in a row in the Economist’s “glass-ceiling index,” which measures the role and influence of women in the…
Uttar Pradesh college refuses entry to girls with hijab
A prominent college in Aligarh issued a notice ‘banning’ entry of students in the campus without “prescribed uniforms” and refused entry to Muslim girls who were wearing…
Marcos Jr holds big lead in poll for Philippines presidency
The Feb 18-23 survey by independent pollster Pulse Asia showed Marcos cornering 60 per cent of support from 2,400 respondents
Yoon’s pledge signals Korea’s U-turn from nuclear-free power policy
The president-elect has also pledged to make the country a top exporter of nuclear equipment and technology.