The Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines reported on Monday 1,658 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the South-East Asian country to 527,272. ( read original story ...)
After Philippines’ protest, China says new coast guard law not a threat of war
The Chinese Embassy in Manila pointed out that the new rule allowing China's coast guard to fire on foreign vessels conforms to international conventions and practices of the international community. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan official dismissed, defied virus emergency
A Japanese vice education minister has been dismissed from his Cabinet post over his recent visit at an expensive Tokyo hostess club ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Expected to Extend COVID-19 State of Emergency: Sources
Japan is expected to extend a state of emergency on Tuesday to fight the spread of COVID-19 for Tokyo and other areas, three sources with knowledge of the legal procedures said on Monday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh Expects Myanmar to Keep Rohingya Repatriation Commitments Despite Coup
Bangladesh called for peace and stability in Myanmar after a military coup on Monday, and said it hoped its neighbour make genuine efforts to move forward the stalled process of voluntary repatriation ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh secretly buys Israeli spyware
A still from All the Prime Minister’s Men Bangladesh is using sophisticated Israeli malware to spy on its citizens, a new documentary by the Al Jazeera Investigative Unit revealed on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Gang close to Bangladesh PM extracts bribes for state contracts
Members of the Ahmed gang are being protected by their brother, General Aziz Ahmed, head of the Bangladesh army. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh approves National Qualifications Framework
With the approval of the Qualifications Framework, the Bangladesh Accreditation Board will gain momentum in its activities ... ( read original story ...)
The multibillion-dollar business behind Indonesia’s iconic street stalls
Indonesia is famous for its millions of traditional street kiosks, but they are modernising fast amid strong competition from modern retailers. CNBC Make It's Karen Gilchrist spoke to Bukalapak CEO ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia against ‘vaccine nationalism’
Indonesia has urged the world to not resort to "vaccine nationalism", which it says could limit the global availability of COVID-19 vaccines, after a recent procurement row broke out in Europe. ... ( read original story ...)