Asia’s largest cell-cultured chicken facility to be up and running in Singapore from 2023
Singapore is the first country to approve the sale of cell-based meat in December 2020, with the product coming from Good Meat.
Bongbong Marcos commits to human rights accountability: UN envoy
United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Philippines Gustavo Gonzalez said Marcos’ commitment to the human rights agenda is “quite encouraging.”
Japan pet owners increasingly striving to keep furry friends happy
In recent years, the pet industry has developed a wide variety of technologies and services geared toward enhancing pets’ diet and living environments.
Will give date for ‘biggest protest in Pakistan’s history’ within next few days: Imran
I don't think of this as politics, I think of it as jihad for the country, he said, once again calling on workers to be prepared when he gives the date.
World Bank approves $258 million to support healthcare in Pakistan
The National Health Support Programme identified three areas of focus for healthcare reforms under the initiative: healthcare coverage and quality of essential services,…
Half of pregnancies in Philippines unintended: Report
The report also stated that the Philippines has ranked 56th among 150 countries in terms of unintended pregnancies at 71 per 1,000 women every year.
World Bank revises China’s economic forecast
This downward revision came as the largest Covid-19 wave in two years and the resulting mobility restrictions have disrupted China's growth normalization after a strong start in…
Malaysian tells horror story of 1,000 held captive by love scam ring
The 20-year-old said he worked for only three days but his refusal led to him being pushed off a balcony on the third floor of a building.
Ukraine war will disrupt gas market long term, Russia’s nuclear energy may be hit
US energy specialist Ernest Moniz posits that if Russia loses significant market share, “other players such as China, Japan, Europe and the US will have to step in”.
Pandemic ‘opportunity to enact reforms’: Cambodia education minister
The goal is to resume educational activities on the same scale as prior to the pandemic but with safety considerations taken into account, according to ministry spokesperson.