Two lions sedated after breaking free of container in Changi Airport
It is not clear what country the cats arrived from and where they are headed. It is understood that there are seven lions in the shipment.
310kg natural blue sapphire found in Sri Lanka
Local gemologists, who have examined the sapphire, said it was one of the rarest gems in the world as it weighed more than 300kg.
Việt Nam expected to add 36 million middle class people in next decade
Việt Nam is well positioned to be a significant driver of the next chapter of Asia’s consumption story.
Social media fanning fires between Hindu and Muslim communities: Survey
Close to half the respondents surveyed felt that social media had increased the gulf between the communities to a large extent.
Nonalcoholic beverages key part of upcoming market trends
According to a 2019 national health and nutrition survey, about 30% of people in their 20s said they don’t drink much.
Philippines drug war death toll at 6,215; over 315,000 arrested as of Oct ’21
The drug war has been a landmark program of the current administration.
Biden convenes more than 100 nations for world ‘democracy’ summit
China and Russia were pointedly left out, something they say is stoking an ideological "rift".
HK’s Lee condemns Summit for Democracy as ‘political farce’
Hong Kong Chief Secretary for Administration John Lee Ka-chiu also said that the virtual event is a “joke”.
Việt Nam closely follows Myanmar situation, safeguards interests
The foreign ministry spokesperson also said Việt Nam supports Cambodia’s fulfilment of its capacity as chair of Asean in 2022.
Call for China cadres to have three kids sparks outrage, deleted
The number of children born in China has plummeted in recent years, despite government efforts to encourage births.