The Philippines remains among the top leaders in financial inclusion, according to the 2020 Global Microscope on Financial Inclusion of the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the research arm of The ... ( read original story ...)
2,122 new COVID-19 cases push Philippines’ total to over 456,000
The Philippines’ tally of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases rose to 456,562 on Friday after the Department of Health (DOH) announced 2,122 new infections, breaking the country’s 18-day streak ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Philippines can secure up to 25 mln doses of Moderna, Arcturus vaccines-ambassador
The Philippines will be able to secure between four to 25 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna Inc and Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc , the Southeast Asia country’s ambassador to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may see modest economic recovery in fourth quarter of 2020, research fellow says
Japan is now battling its latest coronavirus wave and has had to postpone its 'Go To' domestic travel campaign, which helped to somewhat boost its economic recovery in the third quarter, says Jun ... ( read original story ...)
Japan snowstorm: 1,000 people stuck overnight in 9-mile traffic jam
More than 1,000 people in Japan spent Thursday night stuck on a highway in their cars, waiting out a traffic jam with little food or water during a heavy snowstorm. ( read original story ...)
Japan councilwomen says ouster shows gender bias in politics
A councilwoman who was ousted from the town assembly in a famous Japanese hot springs resort after accusing the mayor of sexual assault said Friday her case highlights the problems ... ( read original story ...)
Women in Japan are ‘crushed’, says councillor ousted after alleging sexual assault
Shoko Arai says she was ‘punished’ for making accusation against mayor ... ( read original story ...)
Record snowfall in Japan forces hundreds of drivers to sleep in their cars
Self-defence forces called out to provide food, blankets and fuel to motorists after sudden snowfall ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Snowstorm traps 1000 drivers in frozen traffic jam
Self-defence forces distributed food, fuel and blankets to the drivers on the Kanetsu expressway, which connects the capital Tokyo to Niigata, in the north. The snow, which began on Wednesday evening, ... ( read original story ...)
India planning surgical strike on Pakistan, says Qureshi
India is planning a surgical strike on Pakistan, said a senior official on Friday."I have learned through our intelligence sources that India is planning a surgical strike against Pakistan. This is a ... ( read original story ...)