Penang’s Thai Pak Koong temple wins Unesco heritage conservation award
The temple’s restoration project was recognised for its excellence in three main areas, namely understanding of the place, technical accomplishments, as well as sustainability…
Vietnam PM calls for enhanced cooperation to boost sub-regional growth
He stressed that promoting green growth, environmental protection and management of resources were among key items to focus on.
Singapore now Asia’s priciest city as inflation adds to Omicron fears
Singapore reported a jump in overall inflation to 3.2 per cent in October on a year-on-year basis, up from 2.5 per cent in September.
Jailed Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai and staff win Golden Pen of Freedom award
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying is in jail for his role in organising and participating in pro-democracy protests that rocked Hong Kong in 2019.
China lashes out at Abe over former leader’s Taiwan warning
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Abe had "made irresponsible remarks on China internal affairs".
Hong Kong eyes cooperation with Hubei on carbon emission goals
Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Hong Kong can explore cooperation with Hubei to contribute to the goal of curbing carbon emissions.
Russia, ASEAN hold first naval drills off Indonesian coast
The drills come at a time of growing tensions in the Pacific, particularly around the South China Sea, which Beijing claims almost in its entirety.
Google won’t accept election ads for 2022 Philippines polls
The policy also covers advertisements that promote or oppose any political party or the candidacy of any person or party for public office, Google added.
HK justice chief: Attacks against judiciary unacceptable
Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng also said that improving the electoral system of Hong Kong is within the purview of the central authorities..
CDPJ leader names rivals to key party posts
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Kenta Izumi announced his intention to appoint Chinami Nishimura as secretary general of the party.