Royal Dutch Shell PLC is looking to sell its 45% stake in the Malampaya gas-to-power project in the Philippines, the key power source of the country's main island of Luzon, its local unit said on ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines confirms 2,180 new coronavirus infections, 36 deaths
The Philippines' health ministry on Thursday reported 2,180 new coronavirus infections and 36 additional deaths. ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Coronavirus News: India’s tally surpasses 5.7 mln, Philippines reports 2,180 new cases
A security personnel measures a visitor's temperature before entering the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, Sept. 23, 2020. (Str/Xinhua) -- India's deaths rise to 91,149, total cases reach 5,732,518; -- The ... ( read original story ...)
Sanbokan: Japan’s rare, sour citrus fruit
Sour, bitter and exquisitely delicious, the rare sanbokan fruit is believed to have originated with a single tree growing inside a castle. ( read original story ...)
“Nim’s Islands” Japan premiere
Actress Jodie Foster attends the premiere for the film "Nim's Islands" in Tokyo, Japan, on August 19, 2008. (UPI Photo/Keizo Mori) ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Death toll crosses 5,000 in Bangladesh
Death toll from the coronavirus infection has surpassed 5,000 mark in Bangladesh as 28 more people died of the deadly virus in the past 24 hours till Tuesday morning. With the latest figure, the ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh reports 1,540 virus cases, 28 deaths in a day
Bangladesh has posted 1,540 new cases of the novel coronavirus infection in a daily count, taking the tally of infections so far to 355,384. ( read original story ...)
Int’l community representatives visit Rohingya camps, reiterate support for Bangladesh
Solution to the crisis lies in Myanmar, they say, restating commitment to Rohingya response Representatives of the international community in Bangladesh concluded a two-day visit in Cox’s Bazar and ... ( read original story ...)
Amid civilian-military conflict, does Pakistan need a new social contract?
Pakistan's opposition says the army has too much political power. The army generals say politicians don't deliver on promises. Can Pakistan's politicians and generals sit together and resolve their ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Gives Free Bali Staycations to Test Tourism Readiness
Indonesia is offering free tours and staycations to 4,440 residents of its resort island of Bali, in a seven-week tourism dry-run to promote the international holiday hotspot and test its coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)