Maureen Santos

The Philippines' struggling economy is having a hard time recovering from the pandemic and inflation, not to mention the tremendous gas price hike around the world. The country seeks energy alternatives and launches offshore wind projects with the support of (USTDA) and foreign companies. Feasibility...

Farmers produce food for people to eat and without them, the world will go hungry. In Malaysia, farmers can take advantage of the Agro-Food Takaful Insurance Scheme plans supported by the government through MAF. It aims to compensate farmers for damages and losses caused...

Despite the worldwide inflation, Vietnam's tuna export is likely to increase in prices and volume. Vietnam's yellowfin tuna fishery is the major wild-capture export commodity. In 2018 alone before the pandemic struck, the country's export value totalled almost $380 million. With a scientific name of...

On Monday, newly-elected Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr addressed his first state of the nation. However, he provided only minute details regarding his huge plans for the country, without emphasis on human rights and corruption, according to analysts. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's First State...

In March next year, Thailand will have to elect a new prime minister to help the country revive its fading economy. Thailand's Prayuth Chan-ocha wants another term to make his projects proceed faster. Prayuth Chan-ocha Seeks Another Term Like any other economy in the world, Thailand...

Most businesses worldwide suffer huge losses during the pandemic and Cambodia is no exception. Seeing the pandemic as less risky, the ASEAN country's betting business seems to be having difficulties getting back on track, according to the government's latest data. Cambodia has been one of...

Ousted Tiger Resort board files a case against Kazuo Okada and his partners for alleged kidnapping. It involves accusations of harassment and other mischiefs pertaining to the "aggressive and unlawful" takeover of Okada Manila last week. No Authorization for Casino Resort's Seizure On May 31st, Okada's...

Malaysia wasn't expecting that the country would experience early a phenomenon they supposed to happen once in a hundred years. It's all because of climate change. Sooner than Expected Event Due to Climate Change Malaysia never anticipated that the occurrence, which only happens in 100 years,...

Animals Asia exposes animal abuse in Vietnam's circuses and entertainment parks. The government's drive to protect the animals isn't enough to cushion them from such cruelty. The Hong Kong-based non-profit animal rights group Animals Asia revealed animal abuse in the said facilities. Animals live in...

Because of the pandemic, Malaysia wasn't able to entice foreign direct investment, unlike before. According to former PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, they missed the opportunity to become the largest maker of rubber products globally. The country makes motor vehicle tires but can only provide...