Philippine govt launches new drug war campaign
Law enforcement agencies will have to take a step back under the Marcos administration’s new anti-illegal drugs campaign.
Policy Matters
China signals no change to zero-Covid-19 policy amid mass protests that challenge Xi
The unprecedented wave of protests took place in Shanghai as well as universities in some cities, including Beijing and Nanjing.
New round of Basic Law test set for HK teachers
Limited places for the test will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Thai Air Force hopes to get US answer on F-35 by July
The Royal Thai Air Force had informed the US government that Thailand wanted to buy F-35A aircraft to replace its ageing F-16s, which are near their decommissioning period.
China’s not quite zero Covid-19 policy
The efficacy of President Xi Jinping’s zero-Covid strategy has once again come into sharp focus, with China recording its first deaths from novel coronavirus since May.
Metropolitan govt to construct new subway line in Tokyo, eying launch in 2040s
The line is expected to allow passengers convenient connections to the Shinkansen and other regional rail networks.
Editorial: Vote at 16?
The New Zealand Supreme Court lowering the voting age to 16, stating that the present minimum age is discriminatory.
Food delivery platforms call for level playing field in gig workers’ protection
Three of the largest food delivery platforms have called for further measures to protect cabbies, private-hire car drivers and freelance delivery workers.
Indonesia’s new minimum wage policy causes controversy
Under the new regulation, mayors and regents can set wages above, but not below the provincial minimum announced by governors.
Supply disruptions likely in South Korea as cargo union pushes ahead with strike
The union claimed the government has failed to continue the safe trucking freight rates system that both sides had agreed on in June.