Indonesia’s Ban on Coal Export Temporarily Lifted
Indonesia has banned its coal export since January 1 due to a shortage of domestic use. However, after ten days, the government lifted the...
Food and Beverage Industry: Vietnam Sees Better Outlook in 2022
Vietnam expects a better outlook for its food and beverage industry in 2022, stimulated by new swings in consumption. According to the Deloitte survey, consumer...
Komodo National Park: On the Verge of Destruction?
Indonesia is famous for the Komodo National Park, where lots of Komodo dragons inhabit the country's Lesser Sunda Islands. Komodo dragons are now an endangered...
Mt. Semeru Volcano Spews Hot Clouds, Indication of Another Explosion?
Almost two weeks after its eruption, Mt. Semeru volcano showed signs of activity. It spewed hot clouds on Dec. 16 that raced 4.5 km...
Electric Cars Could Threaten the Philippines’ ‘Last Frontier’
The Philippine archipelago consists of 7,640 islands dotted with beautiful, pristine rainforests and farmlands. However, with the rise of "eco-friendly" electric cars that use...
Omicron Variant Rushes Countries to Impose Travel Bans
Most ASEAN countries have already opened their borders while others are getting ready to open their tourist attractions to foreign visitors. However, with the emergence...
Selfie with Huge Crocodile Turns into Disaster
A Philippine tourist's birthday turned into a disaster when a huge crocodile attacked him while taking a selfie. Nehemias Chipada celebrates his birthday together with...
Medical Cannabis: Thailand Aims to Become Products Research and Development Hub
Thailand organized the International Medical Cannabis Research Center as it signed an MOU with RxLeaf World Medica. The country wants to become one of...
Chinese Coast Guard Obstructs, Allegedly Shoots Philippine Supply Boat with Water Canon
The issue of disputed territories around the Philippine Sea is far from over. Three Chinese Coast Guard vessels obstructed and allegedly water-cannoned two Philippine...
Philippine Economy: Growing Slowly But Surely
The Philippine economy is making a comeback as it grows slowly but surely. Its gross domestic product (GDP) climbed 7.1% year-on-year during the third...