Senators seek to grill government over digital wallet scheme, Thaksin’s ‘privilege’
Senator Direkrit Jenkrongtham said the general debate would be a good opportunity for the government to clear public doubts on these issues.
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Korean schools becoming more diverse
In line with the change in educational institutions, the Seoul education office said it would continue to heed enhancing support to help multicultural students and their families…
Change course after polls, UN rights chief urges Bangladesh government
UN rights chief Volker Turk said the environment for yesterday's poll was marred by violence and repression of opposition candidates and supporters.
President Xi stresses winning tough, protracted battle against corruption
After persistent anti-corruption efforts over the past 10 years of the new era, an overwhelming victory has been achieved in the fight against corruption, with the gains fully…
New format on asset declarations for MPs, govt officials to be revealed soon: Malaysian PMO
The PMO said good governance must be an essential part of statutory bodies as they affect the country's economic growth aside from supporting the implementation of strategies by…
Seoul to make all public facilities earthquake-resistant by 2030
Key public facilities, including roads, water supply infrastructure, sewage processing plants and municipal hospitals, have already been strengthened to 100 percent, according to…
Airlines eye big opportunities as Thailand, China set to waive visas from March 1
Airports Authority of Thailand director Kerati Kijmanawat said he expects a 75% surge in arrivals thanks to the visa cancellation.
Hong Kong financial secretary eyes restoring fiscal balance amid ballooning deficit
The 2024-25 budget would also focus on seizing the opportunities to foster economic growth and development, injecting new momentum into the special administrative region’s…
Three Pheu Thai ministers to vacate House seats for waiting-list candidates
Commerce Minister Phumtham ruled out rumours of the three bolting the party and said their resignation was mainly because they wanted to devote their time to ministerial work.
Pakistan election commission says it is ‘fully functional’ following reports of secretary’s resignation
The electoral watchdog’s statement came after TV channels and media reports alleged Khan had stepped down from his post ahead of the February 8 general elections due to ill…