Sara Duterte to push for mandatory military service for Filipinos if elected VP
She said she would push for mandatory military service for all Filipinos reaching the age of 18 — male or female.
Thai household debt expected to rise to 90% of GDP
The ratio of household debt to GDP in Thailand is likely to rise again within the first half of 2022.
Mysteries, scandals surround Korean whistleblower’s death
Allegations of proxy legal payment for presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung have come back into public focus.
Malaysia to allow CNY reunion dinners and house visits, subject to restrictions
However, it was not mentioned if there was a cap on the number of people attending these dinners.
Indonesia can lead G-20 in sustainable energy transition
With over 70% of global greenhouse gases attributed to the energy sector, energy transition sits at the core of climate change mitigation.
Indonesia’s lawmakers pass bill to relocate capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan
The move was a major milestone for the government after President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo announced the relocation in 2019.
China scraps plans to sell Olympic Games tickets as virus rages
Athletes and officials have already started to land in Beijing ahead of the Games, immediately entering a tightly controlled isolation bubble.
‘Tactical guided missiles’ now under production, N. Korea says
Analysts also say North Korea’s recent test-firing of ballistic missiles were carried out for both domestic and foreign policy purposes.
Japan’s PM Kishida at WEF: Abenomics did not create sustainable economy
Under his "new capitalism" policy, Mr Kishida aims to help create a virtuous cycle of economic growth and wealth distribution.
Philippines to import 60,000 tons of fish to cover shortage
The imports were in response to local fish supplies affected by the devastation caused by Typhoon Odette on many fishing areas.