Southeast Asian central banks roll out anti-virus measures
Four central banks in Southeast Asia signaled aggressive policy action this week to curtail the impact of the new coronavirus.
The central banks are from Indonesia, the...
AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes steps aside
Businessman Tony Fernandes is stepping aside from his post as the chief executive officer of low-cost carrier AirAsia Group amid an ongoing probe over...
AirAsia Group faces probe over alleged corruption
Low-cost airline operator AirAsia Group Berhad is facing a regulatory probe over an alleged bribery from aircraft manufacturer Airbus.
The Securities Commission Malaysia said on...
Philippines approves worth P548-billion infra projects
Eight infrastructure projects amounting to P548 billion ($10.75 billion) have hurdled the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) in the Philippines.
In a statement, Socioeconomic...
Southeast Asian countries rescue constituents in Wuhan
Southeast Asian (SEA) countries are now in touch with their constituents who were trapped in Wuhan, China amid the deadly 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak...
Wuhan tourists denied of Philippine visa
The Philippine government is now denying visa-on-arrival applications from tourists originating from Wuhan, China amid risks posed by the 2019 novel coronavirus.
The denial of...
ASEAN-5 growth forecast trimmed as exports slow
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) trimmed its growth forecast for five members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members amid their continued...
Motorcycle taxis banned in the Philippines
Motorcycles that are being used for public transportation in the Philippines will be deemed illegal beginning next week amid the looming end of a...
‘Philippine water woes to dampen growth next year’
Growth of the Philippine economy is likely hindered by the shortage of water in the summer season, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)...
Philippines Falls Out of ‘Top 10 Most Gender-Equal’
The Philippines for the first time dropped out of the top 10 countries that are most gender-equal, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).
WEF...
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Philippines allows return of OFWs to Hong Kong, Macau
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) with existing job contracts in Hong Kong and Macau are now able to return to said territories amid the Philippine...
Thais urged to postpone visit to Israel
The government of Thailand is urging Thai nationals to postpone their visits to Israel amid the quarantine requirement imposed by the latter.
In an advisory...
Will Southeast Asia become a football superpower?
After decades of languishing in the footballing wilderness, Asia appears to be discovering a taste for the sport at last. In particular, the Association...