Four gunmen were killed and three others injured in a clash with the Philippine’s armed forces in the country's south, local media reported on Monday. Major Gen. Juvymax Uy, commander of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga apologises after spokeswoman resigns over expensive dinners scandal
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga apologised on Monday following the resignation of a key spokeswoman, who along with other senior bureaucrats were reprimanded for attending expensive dinners ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumps more than 2%; data show China factory activity growth slowed in February
Both the official as well the Caixin/Markit manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index showed manufacturing activity growth slowing in February. ( read original story ...)
Hundreds rally in Bangladesh over writer’s death in prison
Protesters demand annulment of the controversial Digital Security Act under which Mushtaq Ahmed was arrested last year. ( read original story ...)
300 activists rally in Bangladesh to denounce prison death
About 300 student activists rallied in Bangladesh's capital on Monday to denounce the death in prison of a writer and commen ... ( read original story ...)
Coal Vessel BB 1148 Capsizes near Mongla Port in Bangladesh
Local media reported that a vessel carrying 848 tonnes of coal capsized in the Passur River near Mongla port in Bagerhat in the south western part of Bangladesh on 27 February 2021 night. The ship, MV ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Supreme Court upholds secret balloting in Senate polls
Verdict seen as a blow to the government, which had attempted to change the process for elections scheduled this week. ( read original story ...)
Palm oil in focus as Swiss vote on trade pact with Indonesia
Swiss voters will decide on a free trade agreement (FTA) with Indonesia on Sunday, with lower tariffs on palm oil imports the main issue in what the polls predict will be a tight referendum. The ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia to Waive VAT on New Home Sales to Spur Property Sales
Indonesia will waive value-added taxes on new home sales, its latest move to spur property investments and jumpstart economic activity. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia issues tax break on property sales targeting middle class
Indonesia has issued a new tax break worth around US$350 million applied to some property sales in a bid to boost consumer confidence and help support its pandemic-hit economy, government ministers ... ( read original story ...)