Philippine sovereign wealth fund eyes powering off-grid islands for starters
Established in July 2023, the new sovereign wealth fund has an authorised start-up capital of 500 billion pesos (S$11.5 billion) and will allow the government to make key…
Malaysia PM Anwar slams Meta for deleting posts on Hamas leader
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has been tasked with seeking a full explanation from Meta about the deleted postings which included pictures of Anwar meeting Haniyeh,…
Deaths in Bangladesh protests: UN ready to assist investigation
Earlier, in a letter to PM Sheikh Hasina on July 23, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk offered to deploy an independent fact-finding team to assist Bangladesh…
Philippine Justice Department won’t bar arrest warrants vs suspects in ICC ‘drug war’ case
While the Philippines is no longer a member of the ICC, it remains a part of Interpol, which facilitates worldwide police cooperation and crime control, Justice Secretary Jesus…
Thailand gears up for digital wallet registration
Registration for digital wallet expected to be high as updated Thang Raj application launched for smartphone users.
How a Filipino-American elected official in Florida became a victim of deepfake porn
Sabrina Javellana’s images were hijacked and altered into explicit content.
Beijing to introduce travel pass for foreign visitors
The Beijing Pass will enhance the convenience of subway travel for foreign visitors, who will be able to use their international bank cards to purchase the pass at the city's…
Elusive Thai activist ‘Penguin’ gets 2 years in jail over lese majeste
Activist Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak, who was granted bail in February 2022, failed to appear at the initial reading of the verdict on June 25, so the court rescheduled it for…
Bhutan’s local leaders question school mergers, call for alternatives to closure
The education and skills development ministry’s school rationalisation initiative, aimed at efficient resource management and delivery of quality education, hasn’t gone down…
22 Philippine senators call for suspension of public utility vehicle modernisation program
The majority of senators have thrown their support behind a resolution urging the government to temporarily suspend the implementation of the Public Transport Modernisation…