Across Asia-Pacific girls are fighting for a better tomorrow
Compared to the Asia Girls' Leadership Index 2019, the climate for girls improved in 12 countries, but declined in 4 and remained static in 3.
PM Ismail unveils Malaysia’s biggest five-year development plan with $129b allocation
The plan for the period 2021-2025 focuses on nine key areas, that include social welfare, protection of workers, and addressing the needs of the poor.
Draft of Japan’s cybersecurity strategy names China, Russia and North Korea as a threat
The New Cybersecurity Strategy also includes cooperation with the United States, Australia, India and Asean.
Majority of Filipinos say Duterte VP bid violates Constitution
Less than 40 per cent of those polled want him to run in the next elections.
Korea’s racist hierarchy: The whiter the better
A survey shows ethnicity-based discrimination prevails in the country.
Long-term plans needed to protect Metro Manila’s most vulnerable from rising sea
Studies show that the rising sea level of Manila Bay could inundate coastal communities and force them to retreat elsewhere.
Key body that picks Hong Kong leader formed, paving way for ‘conducive’ politics
This is the first election in Hong Kong since an electoral reform law was passed in late May. Only one of two opposition-leaning candidates won.
Philippine in fourth, ‘most severe’ COVID-19 wave
Delta variant pushes rate of infected to 30 per cent of individuals and the peak has yet to be reached, says official.
Najib may seek re-election despite conviction
Malaysia's former PM revealed this in an interview. His announcement comes soon after the United Malays National Organisation (Umno), clinched the premiership last month.
Netflix series about abuse in military emboldens calls for change
The seies “D.P.,” short for Deserter Pursuit, aired Aug. 27 and is one of the top shows in the country.