Japan coastal city hopes to revitalise port with water taxis
Octopus, wakame seaweed and sazae turban shells have helped Kotsubo fishing port in Zushi, Kanagawa Prefecture, prosper. However, with catch volumes decreasing, the port began…
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Philippine investigation bureau has list of fake news peddlers, tracing financial backers
A common theme runs through in the kind of disinformation being circulated, raising suspicions of coordinated efforts, National Bureau of Investigation Director Jaime Santiago…
How Bangladesh gained global legitimacy
The fact that Bangladesh gained international recognition at all is remarkable. In modern times, it is rare for a secessionist state to achieve international legitimacy without…
Brunei sees 1.1 per cent population growth rate in 2024
Population is at 455,500 persons, compared to 450,500 in 2023.
Indonesian sovereign wealth fund unveils leadership lineup including Sachs, Thai ex-PM Thaksin
Analysts caution that the fund’s success will hinge more on its execution than on the prominence of its board members.
Lao NA approves ministry mergers, amendments to constitution, laws, investment incentives
Three ministerial-equivalent bodies remain unchanged, namely the Prime Minister’s Office, State Inspection Authority, and the Bank of the Lao PDR.
More Chinese people are making wills than before
According to the white paper, Chinese people who made wills in 2024 were mainly those aged between 60 and 70, taking up 52.9 percent of people made wills at that year.
Filipino party list representative urges Tiktok to do more to combat spread of ‘fake news’
During the House of Representatives Tri-Comm hearing last March 21, Friday, Rep. Rodge Gutierrez said the actions taken by Tiktok were only “reactionary.” It only removes the…
Tuberculosis still a concern in Bhutan
On average, TB cases in the country have increased by 22 annually.
South Korea to launch crackdown on organised crime involving foreign nationals
The police announced that the focus will be on dismantling organised crime groups, targeting economic crimes that impact livelihoods, and cracking down on drug-related offenses.