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.
Singapore’s new farming school to develop talent in agri-tech sector
The move is part of the national effort to meet the Republic's goal of producing 30 per cent of its nutritional needs by 2030.
Unesco declares Chiang Mai’s Doi Chiang Dao as new biosphere reserve
Thailand's existing reserves are Sakae Rat in Nakhon Ratchasima, Suan Sak-Huai Nak in Lampang, Huai Khok Ma in Chiang Mai and the Ranong Mangrove Forest.
Indonesian leader ruled ‘negligent’ on pollution
A court has ordered President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to clean up Jakarta’s notorious air pollution.
White paper on Xinjiang’s demographic development released
The Uighur population in Xinjiang has maintained a relatively high growth rate, having a compound annual growth rate of 1.67 per cent from over 8.34 million in 2000 to over 11.62…
Philippine Air Force keeps eyes on Swedish Grippon jets
Manila was eyeing the Lockheed Martin F-16 multirole fighter aircraft but costs are a major consideration.