Amazing beaches, bargain prices, beautiful temples... need we go on? Here's why you should visit Cambodia and Vietnam in 2019 ... ( read original story ...)
14-day quarantine continues to be applied on people entering Vietnam: Spokesperson
Fourteen-day quarantine will continue to be applied on foreign experts, investors, entrepreneurs, management officials and Vietnamese entering Vietnam from other countries, said Foreign Ministry’s ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines on its way to recovery – DOF
The Philippines is on its way to recovery after slipping into a pandemic-induced economic recession last year due to the impact of the pandemic, according to the Department of Finance. ( read original story ...)
Plastic straws, stirrers to be banned in the Philippines —DENR
As the world celebrates International Straw Free Day, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Wednesday said plastic soft drink straws and coffee stirrers will be banned soon in ... ( read original story ...)
A Rock and a Hard Place: Challenges of Free Legal Aid in the Philippines
According to the World Justice Project 2018 Survey, only 20 percent of Filipinos were able to access legal help, leaving 80 percent of Filipinos without legal assistance. Worse, of that 20 percent, 72 ... ( read original story ...)
Sexist gaffes about “annoying” women aside, Japan tries to show it’s ready to host the Olympics
A remark about "annoying" women by the man in charge has tarnished Tokyo's efforts to highlight meticulous planning for a safe Summer Olympics amid a pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan Scientists to Study Source of High Heat on Asteroid
Japanese space experts say they will examine soil samples brought back from a distant asteroid in an attempt to find the source of heat that altered the celestial body, in their search for clues to ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh’s army chief and a tale of revenge
A Dhaka family has accused the army chief of targeting them for testifying against his brothers in a murder case. ( read original story ...)
Babar and Alam revive Pakistan to 145-3 on rain-hit Day 1
Captain Babar Azam and Fawad Alam revived Pakistan with a century stand to be 145-3 against South Africa on a rain-hit first day of the second cricket test ... ( read original story ...)
Babar Azam, Fawad Alam lift Pakistan as rain cuts short day 2 of second Test
Skipper Babar Azam hit an attractive half-century and in-form Fawad Alam batted solidly to help Pakistan fight back as the opening day of the second Test was cut short by rain in Rawalpindi on ... ( read original story ...)