Some Malaysians playing sick by faking Covid-19 tests
Employers believe that the possibility for abuse is there with the current Covid-19 reporting system as no medical certificates from a physician are required.
Ease Covid-19 curbs further, but keep an eye on Singapore’s health system: Experts
An expert noted that most hospitalised patients with Covid-19 now tend to be older and have other conditions such as stroke or heart disease.
Edible oil prices: Bangladeshi consumers yet to reap benefits of VAT cut
The government waived the 15 percent VAT at production and five percent at retail to reduce prices of soybean and palm oils amid an outcry over the spiralling cost of essentials.
Chinese ship ‘spied on PH-US war games’: Philippines
The Department of Foreign Affairs said the Chinese ship entered Philippine waters despite repeated demands of the Philippine Navy’s BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) to leave…
Hijab bans deepen Hindu-Muslim fault lines in India’s Karnataka state
The issue has become a flashpoint for the battle over the rights of Muslims, who fear they are being shunted aside as a minority in India.
Wanderlust will spark China’s tourism recovery
Despite remaining challenges from the pandemic fallout, domestic tourism players are seeing light at the end of the tunnel, especially with a recently announced support policy.
Price control of key commodities a top priority for Vietnam government
The deputy PM said there was no plan to increase prices for key commodities under the government's price control scheme and administrative fees for the time being.
Hong Kong long-term financial competitiveness to stay strong: DBS
Hong Kong has the deepest renminbi liquidity pool outside the mainland of over 600 billion yuan (US$94 billion), according to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
Jokowi’s dream of a new capital city takes a step closer to reality
The project is meant to alleviate the excessive burden borne by Jakarta by shifting the headquarters of various government ministries and institutions, as well as diplomatic…
World Bank approves funds for Cambodia healthcare project
The new funding represents a long-standing partnership and includes a $55 million credit from the World Bank’s International Development Association