Sri Lankan parliament blocks move to condemn president
If the motion eventually passes, it could increase the pressure on the president to resign.
Politics
In Marcos Jr’s foreign policy, nothing will be set in stone
Despite his family's historical baggage that tilts him towards China, economic imperatives and institutional resistance from the military will be factors that the incoming…
Duterte orders adoption of digital payments for gov’t disbursements, collections
All agencies should use “safe and efficient” digital disbursement in the payment of goods, services, and other disbursements, the order states.
Search for members of Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet ongoing: Spokesperson
So far, only two Cabinet members have been named—presumptive Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio as education secretary and former Metropolitan Manila Development Authority…
Governor candidates unveil Bangkok master plans in Nation debate
Five leading candidates running for governor revealed their master plans for developing the capital.
Kishida Cabinet gains 63% approval rating on Russia sanctions, Covid-19 handling
However, opinions were divided over the Bank of Japan’s monetary easing.
Sri Lanka down to last day of petrol, says PM
He also said the country urgently needed $75 million in foreign exchange to pay for essential imports.
Be patient, I will gradually turn the ailing economy around: Sri Lanka PM
“I am going to change many of the policies of the Rajapakasa government,” he said.
Powerful people use social media to ‘manipulate minds’: Nobel laureate Maria Ressa
She also said that Philippine President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has made it very difficult to have checks and balances with the media.
President Jokowi’s approval rating hits six-year low: Indikator
The decline, which follows a 12-point drop, comes as Indonesia has struggled to reign in domestic cooking oil prices and a shock decision to ban palm oil exports late last month.