Lapid bill requires drug overdose reporting; up to P500,000 fine for violators
The bill is aimed to institutionalise OD reporting and awareness systems to prevent deaths related to a drug overdose.
Policy Matters
Japanese ministry presents draft on longer life for nuclear power plants to expert panel
In order for the government to take the lead in promoting nuclear energy policy, a taskforce to support areas hosting nuclear plants will be established to help formulate…
China’s export tax refund and exemption reach 1.64 trillion
At the same time, the tax department also enhanced cracking down on tax fraud on a regular basis.
Imran Khan: A cornered tiger?
Imran said the PTI had decided not to go to Islamabad to avert any destruction or chaos.
Higher food prices push weekly inflation to 30.16%
Removal of subsidies on electricity earlier this year has also contributed to inflationary pressure.
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.
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.