Hackers with ties to Russia, China and Iran are attempting to snoop on people and groups involved with the US 2020 presidential election, Microsoft says. The Russian hackers who breached the 2016 ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines Urges Amicable Approach to Beijing Over South China Sea
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday urged a peaceful way out of conflicts with China over the South China Sea and said international law must be followed, amid increased regional friction ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines says 57 people under scrutiny on Wirecard case
The Philippines’ anti-money laundering authority has identified 57 “people of interest,” including foreigners and local bank officers and government officials, whose links to Wirecard AG are being ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ Duterte signs $3.4 billion pandemic stimulus package into law
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law a 165.5 billion pesos ($3.4 billion) emergency relief measure on Friday to expand healthcare and help businesses after the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
DDB: CBD oil still prohibited in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) yesterday reminded the public that the marijuana derivative cannabidiol (CBD) is still prohibited in the country. DDB chairman Catalino Cuy said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe seeks preemptive strike capacity in policy shift
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday that Japan should make a major change to its defense policy by developing a first-strike capability on enemy bases to defend against ... ( read original story ...)
Medical devices market in Japan- Roadmap for Recovery from COVID-19|Sophisticated Healthcare Infrastructure to boost the Market Growth | Technavio
Technavio has been monitoring the medical devices market in Japan and it is poised to grow by $ 6.65 bn during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of almost 4% during the forecast period. The report ... ( read original story ...)
Brexit deal with Japan will boost future trade, ministers claim
Britain will be able to trade with Japan on the same or even better terms at the end of the transition period, ministers have said, as they announced agreement on a new post-Brexit partnership.The ... ( read original story ...)
Backlash in Pakistan as police appear to blame woman for gang rape
Investigator says woman raped in front of her children shouldn’t have driven alone ... ( read original story ...)
Uproar After ‘Victim Blaming’ In Pakistan Gang Rape Case
A Pakistani police chief faced a growing backlash Friday after he seemed to blame the victim in a gang rape case because she was driving at night without a male companion. The controversy started ... ( read original story ...)