Manila airport ranked the world’s worst. Can privatisation deliver a makeover?
Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has long been notorious for its lengthy waiting times, power failures and even bedbug-infested rattan chairs.
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Next election will be ‘best ever and historic,’ says Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus
"We want to make it an example, a historical example," Prof. Yunus said during a meeting with Norwegian Ambassador to Bangladesh Håkon Arald Gulbrandsen.
Suspended South Korean President Yoon’s impeachment trial to start Tuesday
Despite his earlier resolve to attend the hearing, Mr. Yoon will not be present in the courtroom on Tuesday due to security concerns, his legal representatives said Sunday.
Myanmar military air strike kills dozens in Rakhine village, UN says
The junta hit Kyauk Ni Maw village of Yanbye township on the afternoon of Jan 8, destroying around 500 homes and killing more than 40 people, according to the National Unity…
Fixed licence to be introduced for Malaysia’s tourism players
The applications for obtaining a tourist bus operator licence will be managed by the ministry, but the road tax and maintenance for vehicle safety will be under the supervision of…
Vietnam Foreign Ministry on whether or not to join BRICS
The accession to regional and international multilateral mechanisms is constantly being looked into and considered in accordance with Vietnam's foreign affairs guidelines,…
Former Nepali Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane released after 84 days in custody
Legal expert says other district courts might still decide to keep the Rastriya Swatantra Party leader in judicial custody in separate cases under their jurisdictions.
Singapore tops ranking of world’s most powerful passports again
The Henley Passport Index released two sets of ranking in 2024. In January, Singapore shared the top spot with five other countries, but in July, it reclaimed the sole position as…
Impeached South Korean President Yoon seeks injunction against warrant execution: lawyer
Yoon Kab-keun, one of Mr. Yoon’s legal representatives, insist the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials does not have the authority to conduct an…
6 people die during stampede in Indian state of Andhra Pradesh
At least six people have died and several more were injured during a stampede at Vaikuntha Dwara Darshanam ticketing centre in Tirupati the evening of January 8.