Meeting untapped worker housing needs
Covid-19 workplace clusters have magnified the inadequate living conditions of workers, particularly in labour-intensive economic sectors.
New Covid-19 regulations send mixed signals on holiday curbs
The central government has asked regional administrations to urge the public to limit their “nonessential” mobility and tighten border restrictions.
Beware of Beijing as election nears: Philippines maritime expert
In 2016, an election year, China mobilized for the reclamation of Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal to convert it into another artificial island.
The honey hunters of Dolakha
Honey hunting has come to be seen as one of the last symbols of a wild Himalaya.
Trade deficit compelled govt to approach IMF: PM Imran
The prime minister said Pakistan had so far gone to the IMF to seek financial support for 20 times.
Covid-19 shots alone don’t ensure 100 percent safety, continued caution needed, experts say
Even though Covid-19 cases have been falling in Nepal lately and the vaccination campaign has been scaled up, there are concerns about breakthrough infections.
Hong Kong detects new Covid-19 variant in traveller who had been to South Africa
The new variant is driving a spike in new Covid-19 infections in South Africa, with 22 positive cases identified so far.
Renewable energy generation is not the end of the story for Southeast Asia
With improvements in battery technology and artificial intelligence (AI), green hydrogen helps overcome obstacles in adopting renewable energy.
Asia stocks tumble, havens rally on worry over new Covid-19 variant; STI down 1%
While researchers are yet to determine whether the B.1.1529 variant is more transmissible or lethal than previous ones, the authorities around the world have been quick to act.
Iraq says 617 stranded migrants evacuated from Belarus
Earlier in the month, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry announced the suspension of direct flights to Belarus to protect Iraqi migrants from human trafficking gangs.