Merck’s COVID-19 Pill Rushes Thailand Procurement
Thailand is the latest Asian nation that is rushing to buy Merck's COVID-19 pill. The government is already discussing the purchase with Merck &...
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Declares Retirement from Politics
On May 9, 2022, the Philippines will choose its leader for better or worse. Some candidates will vie for Philippine president, while others are...
Singapore Zoo Introduces Rothschild’s Giraffes from India
Singapore Zoo family gets larger with two Rothschild's giraffes that journeyed from India. The tallest mammal on earth made its public appearance after nine...
Mobile Number Portability Rolls Out in the Philippines
Some people can't get what they need or want in phone service. It's why they switch to other networks but can't use the same...
Cambodia Trains Virus-Sniffing Canines
Due to the rising number of new Covid-19 variants, Cambodia started training virus-sniffing canines. The country hopes that these animals will be able to...
Marijuana Farming in Malaysia Seeks Legalization
Malaysian Muda founder hopes for the legalization of marijuana farming for economic and health reasons. Marijuana has a bad reputation for its harmful effects...
Smuggled Carrots Enter Philippine Markets
Smuggled carrots believed to come from China worry authorities and farmers. It's not just about the pesticide that clings to the root crops. They...
Looming Civil War in Myanmar Urges UN to Act Immediately
Myanmar is on the verge of an intensifying civil war due to the country's military rule. The military's displacement of Aung San Suu Kyi...
Panasonic Ceases Singapore Operation Affecting 700 workers
The pandemic is evidently taking its toll on different businesses around the world. Panasonic will shut down its Singapore refrigeration compressor manufacturing operations. The...
Vietnam’s Resolution 105 Subsidizes Pandemic-Stricken Businesses
Vietnam proclaimed a new law called Resolution 105 to subsidize pandemic-stricken businesses in the country. It will help speed up the proliferation of the...
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Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Plant Soon to Rise in the Philippines
The advent of technology gives rise to the emergence of e-vehicles (EV). A South Korean firm invests ₱5 billion to rise an electric vehicle...
2021 World Travel Awards: Philippines, Asia’s Top Beach and Dive Destination
For the fifth time, the Philippines is once again named "Asia's Leading Beach Destination" in the 2021 World Travel Awards. The country also remained...
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Two Malaysian forest reserves in Johor, Malaysia, used to be jungles rich in wildlife diversity. Jemaluang and Tenggaroh are dense forests where elephants, sun...