Duterte to hold ‘special meeting’ to discuss Russia-Ukraine crisis
The Philippines has voted in favor of a United Nations resolution expressing “explicit condemnation” of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Japan’s anti-nuke groups condemn Putin’s nuclear threat
“We must prevent nuclear weapons from being used,” said Kunihiko Sakuma, 77, who heads a major hibakusha organization.
Digital world narrows China’s urban-rural gap: Survey
The survey also found that the wider application of digital services also brought about more job opportunities in rural counties.
Philippines eyes eased requirements for in-person classes
As of February, 1,726 out of 6,213 qualified schools have reopened for in-person classes.
Thai retailers, suppliers agree to freeze prices of 500 items for one quarter
The Thai Retailers’ Association president said that the price freeze will be evaluated every quarter.
Number of tutoring institutions plummet in China after policy change
All remaining tutoring institutions have been turned into nonprofit organizations.
Why it matters: How Putin’s invasion of Ukraine could impact Philippines
The impact of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is slowly but steadily making itself felt in the Philippines.
‘Existential issue for tiny state’: S’pore UN ambassador on sovereignty at UN meeting on Ukraine
Mr Burhan Gafoor also urged members of the General Assembly to vote 'yes' for a resolution deploring Russia.
We haven’t slept for four nights. We just fled with our pets and bare belongings: Ukraine war refugee
More than half a million people have fled Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion, according to the UNHCR.
Singapore will impose export controls on items that can be used as weapons in Ukraine
It will also block certain Russian banks and financial transactions connected to Russia.