HK chief exec hopeful John Lee to prioritize border reopening with mainland if elected
He also said he fully understands residents’ desire to reopen the border, adding that many are also eager to return to the mainland via Hong Kong.
Ministers of PM Shehbaz Sharif’s 37-member cabinet take oath
The ceremony was scheduled to be held on Monday (April 18), but it transpired that President Arif Alvi had refused to administer the oath to the lawmakers.
Philippines ambassador to China passes away
Jose Santiago “Chito” Sta. Romana was an award-winning journalist who served as the Beijing bureau chief of ABC News, and lived and worked in China from 1989 until his…
Indonesia’s House seeks speedy deliberation to establish new provinces in Papua
In a plenary session last week, lawmakers unanimously endorsed three bills that will stipulate the establishment of the provinces of South Papua, Central Papua and Papua Central…
Johor to use Singapore’s HDB as benchmark in development of affordable homes
The Johor Menteri Besar said the housing development corporation will need to have a detailed and focused development planning database with other relevant agencies.
Pakistan Information Minister announces disbanding of media authority
She also said the new government would not continue the tradition of "bad accountability" against political opponents.
Price ceiling hike for air tickets will not hit inflation
The proposed price would equal the ceiling price applied in 2015 but the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has accounted for the need to protect the interests of passengers.
Japan eases rabies quarantine rules for displaced Ukrainians’ pets
Japan has granted special treatment to displaced Ukrainians, considering they might not be aware that pets from overseas must be isolated for up to 180 days.
Top Indonesia Trade Ministry official named suspect in cooking oil graft case
One of the suspects is reported to be the Trade Ministry’s foreign trade director general, while the other three are executives from three private companies.
Efforts made to ensure best care for children with disabilities
There is, however, a lack of special schools providing care and education for these children, with nursing and vocational training centres are facing infrastructural and staffing…