Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes in storm-battered parts of the Philippines Wednesday as the third typhoon in as many weeks barrelled towards the country. Vamco grazed Catanduanes ... ( read original story ...)
Nigeria’s OPEC+ Pledge; Indonesia Plans Refining: Adipec Update
Adipec, one of the biggest energy events in the Middle East and North Africa, is into its third day. Usually hosted in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, this year’s conference is virtual ... ( read original story ...)
Huge seizure of Helmeted Hornbill casques and other wildlife parts in Indonesia
Indonesian authorities have seized dozens of Helmeted Hornbill casques in the first such case reported there this year. ( read original story ...)
Pioneering the Green Sukok in Indonesia
Rising to the challenge, the government is forging new and innovative financing instruments, including issuing the world’s first Green Sukuk. On January 1 this year, torrential rain began to fall ... ( read original story ...)
China Targets Hong Kong’s Lawmakers as It Squelches Dissent
Four pro-democracy figures were ousted from the legislature, prompting another 15 to vow to resign in solidarity, as Beijing cracks down on one of the city’s few remaining venues for political ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Sinopharm says data ‘better than expected” from unit’s COVID-19 vaccine trials
China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm) said on Wednesday the data from large-scale, late-stage clinical trials for its unit's COVID-19 vaccine are "better than expected". ( read original story ...)
China forces ouster of Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers, quashing opposition
For the first time since Britain returned the city to Chinese sovereignty in 1997, there is likely to be no political opposition in the legislature. ( read original story ...)
K-Pop band Blackpink’s video with giant panda cub sparks outrage in China
Pop band Blackpink has caused uproar in China after videos were circulated showing band members handling a giant panda cub in a South Korean zoo. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers resign after China ruling
Four opposition pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong have been disqualified with immediate effect. It came moments after China passed a resolution allowing for the disqualification of lawmakers found ... ( read original story ...)
After the virus, China’s answer to Black Friday and Cyber Monday aims to rescue retail
Consumers hit websites in droves for the country’s Singles Day shopping frenzy, although some say they are more frugal this year. ( read original story ...)