Nearly a third of Philippines’ P5.3 trillion budget used to pay for debts
Despite the huge repayment, the government’s outstanding debt will still jump to a new high of P14.63 trillion by end 2023.
Women of Sangihe island lead the battle against mining exploitation
The women of North Sulawesi’s Sangihe Island stand on the frontlines of battles against corporations aiming to exploit their homeland.
Malaysia health minister on fact-finding visit to Thailand to assess medical use of cannabis
Thailand is the first country in South-East Asia to legalise cannabis and use it for medicinal purposes.
Indonesian police murder takes political turn at House
The high-profile criminal case has roped in no less than 80 officers in an investigation spanning ethics violations, obstruction of justice and interference in a crime scene.
Indian police book former BJP lawmaker for admitting lynching of 5 Muslims: Report
In a video, the former lawmaker could be heard saying: “I have given free hand to workers to kill. We will get them acquitted and secure bail.”
China’s rate cuts set to boost economic recovery: Experts
China's over-five-year loan prime rate dropped to 4.3 per cent in August, marking the lowest level since the rate debuted in Aug 2019.
All eyes on Constitutional Court as petition seeks ruling on Thai PM
If the court decides to consider the petition, it also will have to make a decision on whether to suspend PM Prayut from duty pending a ruling on the petition.
Hong Kong economy moves forward despite inflation: Financial secretary
The local unemployment rate from May to July dropped 1.1 percentage points compared with the level from February to April, while the underemployment rate fell 1.6 percentage…
Pakistan PM Shehbaz seeks urgent report on inflated electricity bills
The development comes after scores of people in several parts of the country took to the streets in protest against inflated power bills of both domestic and industrial…
Underprivileged students to receive HK$10,000 allowance under new program
Each student will also be paired with a mentor who will help the student establish concrete personal development goals and arrange various activities to broaden the student’s…