Public discontent forced Japan PM Ishiba’s hand on endorsements
The public’s anger over the political funds scandal involving factions of the Liberal Democratic Party has rumbled on, stoking fears that the LDP will lose seats in the upcoming…
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Raided Philippine offshore gaming hubs to be reused as schools, government buildings
The raided hubs are currently subject to civil and criminal forfeiture, which will eventually be turned over to the government.
Cambodia’s communities partner with USAID for conservation grants
The essential elements of each grant include enhancing the institutional capacity of CBOs, improving local livelihoods, engaging in carbon financing projects and conserving…
Anti-graft court drops P276-M civil case vs Marcos estate due to delay
The Sandiganbayan has dismissed a P276-million civil case against the estate of former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., in which the former first couple was accused of using their…
Pakistan Finance Ministry ‘clarifies’ Chinese engineers killed in Karachi attack not linked to IPP talks
Late on Sunday night, a massive explosion occurred on a road near Jinnah International Airport, killing a total of three people, including the two Chinese engineers, and injuring…
Detained preacher’s senate bid highlights ‘broken’ Philippine electoral system
It is not unusual in the Philippines for candidates to run for public office while on trial or from behind bars.
More deaths in South Korean ICUs following doctors’ mass walkout: lawmaker
Mortality rate was 1.1 percentage points higher than in February 2023, when the ICU mortality rate was 11.3 percent, with 3,217 deaths recorded.
Dismissed Philippine mayor Guo junks plan to seek reelection
Guo is currently detained at the Pasig City Jail Female Dormitory on multiple charges, including graft, qualified human trafficking, money laundering, and tax evasion.
Japan PM Ishiba to dissolve Parliament for ‘honeymoon’ snap election
Mr Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party has governed Japan almost uninterrupted for decades – albeit with frequent leader changes – and is almost certain to be re-elected.
Singapore sets new national climate target for 2035; government invites public feedback
Under the UN’s Paris Agreement, countries are required to submit their climate targets, which are reflective of their “highest possible ambition”, every five years.