Philippines woos Asean to craft code on South China Sea
The president added that the increasing tensions in the South China Sea required that “we partner with our allies and our friends around the world, so as to come to some kind of…
Policy Matters
Laos ready to assume Asean chairmanship: Deputy PM
The government will seek to capitalise on all the opportunities offered by its chairing of the regional bloc next year, when the Visit Laos Year 2024 tourism promotional campaign…
Sri Lanka does not need another international airport!
The country already has many international airports and one has been operating at maximum capacity, notes the writer.
HK to start charging residents for waste disposal in April
Under the principle of "polluter pays", residents would be charged for the disposal of municipal solid waste through charges for designated garbage bags and labels or through a…
India looks to drones to deliver essential medical supplies to far-flung areas
In the sub-zero, snow-laden Himalayas, batches of bags of blood, plasma and platelets were flown by a drone over multiple 20km trips in a high-altitude drone delivery trial in…
Seoul to push through bill to ban dog meat consumption
A grace period of three years will be given to farmers, restaurant owners and others involved in the dog meat industry, under the new legislation.
TikTok expresses concern as debate over its ban rages on
While the government seems determined to impose the ban, critics say the platform should be better regulated, not banned.
International Labour Organisation calls for transparency in fixing Bangladesh garment wages
Demonstrations and instances of violence over wage levels in the sector give rise to concerns, it said. In a statement recently, it called for calm and restraint to avoid any…
Indonesia’s civil groups vow scrutiny of 2024 race
There has been rising concern over electoral fraud and the impartiality of the state apparatus ahead of next year's presidential and regional elections.
39 people dead as bus falls into gorge; PM Modi announces ex gratia
Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh said, “Injured are being shifted to District Hospital Kishtwar and GMC Doda as per requirement. Helicopter service to be arranged for…