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.
Pressure to mount in Malaysia for early GE
With GE14 held in May 2018, the next general election will have to be called on or before July 2023.
China not building military base in Bangladesh: Ambassador
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming made the remarks referring to a report published on March 11.
Cambodia addresses human rights allegations at UN
The Cambodian Human Rights Committee said the dialogue provided an opportunity for Cambodia to present its achievements, and explain and refute any allegations
‘Mission impossible’: UN in Cambodia showed limits of nation building
A former French colony, by the early 1990s Cambodia had endured decades of devastation after getting sucked into the Vietnam War.
South Korea’s President-elect to break away from Moon administration’s Cabinet gender quota
The move is a departure from a gender quota during the Moon Jae-in administration that sought to fill 30 percent of Cabinet posts with women.
Qatar will continue LNG supply to Bangladesh: Foreign ministry
The State Minister for Foreign Affairs also thanked the government of Qatar for extending its vaccine support to Bangladesh expatriates and not sending them back during the Covid…
Russia-Ukraine crisis a wake-up call for India not to be dependent on others: Commerce minister
He also asked startups to help India become self-reliant in energy needs, and that every crisis could be converted into an opportunity.
Philippines growth estimate slashed due to Russia-Ukraine war
London-based think tank Capital Economics retained its pre-war forecasts for Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, citing the “negligible” impact of the conflict on these…