Aimed at protecting employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Turkey extended a ban on layoffs for another two months starting as of March 17, according to a presidential decree published on Official ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam proposes IMO prioritise sailors in COVID-19 vaccinations
Vietnam has proposed the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) consider the issuance of regulations on prioritising COVID-19 vaccinations for sailors regardless their nationalities, thus ... ( read original story ...)
Biazon calls on House panel to convene, discuss possible option for Philippines regarding VFA
Muntinlupa City Representative Ruffy Biazon has called on House members in the congressional committee on the Philippines-United States Visiting Forces Agreement to thoroughly discuss the possible ... ( read original story ...)
Someone from the Philippines could become $155 million richer this Wednesday
The American Powerball lottery currently offers the biggest jackpot prize in the world: $155 million. The winner of this enormous prize could be someone from the Philippines! ( read original story ...)
Philippines Raises Taal Volcano Alert on Increasing Unrest
The Philippines increased its alert level on Taal volcano as the tourist attraction 65 kilometers south of the capital recorded increased unrest. ( read original story ...)
Philippines reef littered with PPE face masks
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is washing up on coral reefs close to the Philippine capital, Manila. According to an estimate by the Asian Development Bank, the city is generating an extra 280 ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ unemployment rate steady at 8.7% in January
The Philippines' unemployment rate remained at 8.7% in January, unchanged from the last official survey in October, with more people rejoining the labour force as the country relaxed coronavirus curbs ... ( read original story ...)
US, Australia, India, Japan: Quad heads of state to hold first-ever summit this week
The leaders of the United States, Japan, India and Australia will meet in a virtual summit this week, a source in Japan with direct knowledge of the talks told CNN on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Terumo says makes syringe to draw seven doses from Pfizer vaccine vials
Japan's Terumo Corp said on Tuesday it has developed a new syringe that can get seven doses out of each vial of COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer Inc, at least one more than accessible with existing ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets mixed as shares in Japan, South Korea struggle for gains
Tuesday's session follows after European and U.S. stocks began the new week on a positive mood, where blue-chip benchmark Dow gained about 300 points. ( read original story ...)