As Duterte action awaited on Vape Bill, experts paint grim scenario for Philippines youth
If the pending vape bill is passed into law, the number of youth using e-cigarettes or vape is seen to increase, according to experts.
Indonesia eyes smaller budget deficit in 2023 amid surging commodity prices
The fiscal consolidation comes amid the risk of surging global interest rates, following monetary tightening by Western countries.
Pharma giant Sanofi breaks ground on $638m vaccine facility in S’pore
SanofI is among the major global players that have announced in recent years plans to conduct vaccine-related activities in Singapore.
Depot riot: Detainees walked barefoot for hours before arrest on highway, says witness
The witness also said the Rohingya also informed him that they were depressed being detained at the depot.
10 dead after riot in M’sia immigration detention centre causes massive prison break
The riot, which began as a protest around 5am on Wednesday (April 20) by around 650 Rohingya detainees, quickly got out of control.
Eid home rush: Nightmare awaits ferry passengers
People could be stuck in their vehicles for hours before they are able to board ferries, transport operators have warned.
Hong Kong shopping malls see mini-boom during Easter break
During the holidays, 15 shopping malls affiliated with Sun Hung Kai Properties saw a 50-percent increase in foot traffic and a 30-percent rise in business compared with a month ago
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…