Viet Nam demands China withdraw ships out of Viet Nam’s Whitsun Reef
Hanoi made the demand last Thursday following reports of the operation of many Chinese vessels at Whitsun Reef
RCEP harmful to Philippine food producers, groups say
Senate asked to hold the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement
Vietnam gets angry over minister’s gold-leaf steak
Mr To Lam, minister of public security was seen tucking into the hunk of meat at Nusr-Et Steakhouse in the wealthy area of Knightsbridge
Hong Kong and China working towards resumption of quarantine-free travel
Both sides are working on a resumption of quarantine-free travel, following an improvement in the Covid-19 situation in Hong Kong
Sarawak Chief Minister dissolves assembly paving way for elections
The Sarawak Legislative Assembly was due to dissolve automatically on June 7 following the expiry of its term, but the state election was suspended
Palace confirms Duterte thinking about running for senator in 2022
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Duterte might reconsider his decision to retire from politics, if he thinks it might help the country
Ex-Prosecutor General Yoon wins presidential nomination of main opposition People Power Party
Yoon won 47.85 percent of votes cast in a four-day poll of party members and the general public this week
US reiterates commitment to NK sanctions amid China and Russia’s push to ease them
The remarks come after China and Russia have reportedly circulated a draft resolution to the council members proposing to lift some bans.
Taiwan to implement points system for migrant worker entry
Migrant workers from Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines will be allowed into Taiwan as part of the first stage
Yudhoyono to be treated overseas for prostate cancer
A team of state doctors has diagnosed that the disease is still in early stages