North Korea scraps inter-Korean economic cooperation laws
The law on inter-Korean economic cooperation was adopted in 2005 and was the basic legal framework that detailed the procedures and scope of economic cooperation between the two…
Policy Matters
No Plan B for House on changing constitution, but people’s initiative can be it: Philippine House leader
House Leader Barbers maintained that the House has nothing to do with the people's initiative for Charter change, as it was a proposal brought forward by proponents who believe…
Indonesia postpones rice aid delivery amid allegations of President’s bias
The National Food Agency head said the pause in the distribution process would take place from February 8 to 14 to refute allegations that the government is politicising food aid…
Cambodia’s national election committee calls for Senate campaigns to stay ‘peaceful, non-violent’
The committee explained that during the campaign period, each party may conduct two processions, parades or rallies in each constituency.
South Korea’s doctors, government lock horns over medical school expansion
In response to medical circles mulling over joint action in protest of the recent expansion, the Health Ministry said that it had issued orders to prohibit doctors from engaging…
$100M set to stabilise crop prices via ARDB
Song Saran, CEO of Amru Rice (Cambodia) Co Ltd, expressed confidence that the programme would enable exporters to increase their purchases, facilitating milling for export and…
Government holding back funds for Sarva Shiksha Mission: minister
Sarva Shiksha Mission is being run by the state education department. The government’s share is 60 per cent while the state gives 40 per cent of the money. The funds are used to…
Dhaka introduces marriage registration taxes
The move has been announced in an effort to boost revenue collection, for the government.
No trading on Indonesia Stock Exchange on election day
The decision to close the market on election day is in accordance with Article 167 of Law No. 7/2017 on general elections, which states that voting day is designated as a national…
Fail to deliver and you’re out, Zahid tells rural ministry subsidiary heads
The session with the top management of 123 companies within the ministry was conducted to emphasise the importance of their fiduciary responsibilities and the need to align with…