RCEP negotiations set for conclusion in November
THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its six trade partners are hoping for the conclusion of the negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive...
Asean lacks economic freedom: US think tank
An MRT-3 train in Manila. The Philippines’ infrastructure is holding it back. Source: Wikimedia
Out of a study ranking freedom in 178 economies, the Philippines...
Philippine growth exceeds expectations
Nagacadan rice terraces, Ifugao Province in the Philippines. The El Nino heatwave has pushed up the price of rice. Source: Wikimedia
The Philippine GDP rose 6.9...
UK aristocrat’s daughter killed
Rodrigo Duterte's children, from the left, Sebastian, Veronica, Sara and Paolo escort their father to his inauguration ceremony in June. Source: Wikimedia
The daughter of...
Bat Virus, Cause of Covid-19 Evolution, Study Shows
The Covid-19 virus quickly transforms into different variants and continues to spread around the world. In just a matter of months, more and more...
Duterte still open to Maoist peace
The Philippine army is one of the most poorly resourced in Asean. Source: Wikimedia
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte could re-impose a ceasefire with Maoist rebels a...
S’pore couple jailed for starving maid
Singapore is largely dependent on migrant labour.
A Singaporean couple, both 47, have been jailed for starving their Filipina maid over a period of...
Asean cautious about South China Sea
An early release of Asean chairman's statement ahead of the leaders’ summit in Kuala Lumpur says the group's views on South China Sea disputes...
Duterte gets Trump invite
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been invited to the White House by his political soulmate Donald Trump, who an interest in developing a "warm,...
Girl, 3, killed in Philippine drugs ‘bust’: HRW
A three-year-old girl has been killed in Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called war on drugs.
Myka Ulpina was purportedly shot during a police raid targeting...
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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...
Malaysia Should Add More Value on Exports
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...