Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he wants the poor, soldiers and police officers to receive the first shots of the coronavirus vaccine once available. ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ higher dollar stock this year is not entirely good news
The Philippines is likely to register a higher dollar surplus this year, but this is not all good news as doing so also meant demand that drives outflows would remain tepid and the economy weak. ( read original story ...)
National outcry over death of baby separated from mother in Philippines
The death of a three-month-old baby who was separated from her mother at a jail in the Philippines has provoked an outpouring of anger nationwide. Human rights activist Reina Mae Nasino worked for an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan launches first of its new class of submarines
The new submarine, which has been named the Taigei, is the first of a successor class to Japan’s current Soryu-class boats. ( read original story ...)
Japan finmin stresses importance of transparency for G20 in debt relief
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso urged G20 financial leaders on Wednesday to maintain transparency in extending debt relief for poor countries by six months to mid-2021 and drawing up basic ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh wants to avoid falling into Beijing’s sphere of influence
The Bangladesh government has closed the development of a deep-sea port at Sonadia Island off the country’s southeastern coast. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan NSA says ready to talk to India if Kashmiris included
In wide-ranging interview with Indian journalist, Imran Khan’s security adviser says Kashmir must be on agenda. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan to focus on Islamophobia at UNHRC: Khan
Premier Imran Khan says Pakistan will expose human rights violation committed by Indian forces in Kashmir at UN human body - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan NSA links India to 2014 Peshawar school attack carried out by Taliban
Without providing any evidence, Pakistan’s National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf accused Indian intelligence of spending $1 million to enable the merger of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) with fo ... ( read original story ...)
Misbah-ul-Haq steps down as Pakistan’s chief selector but continues as coach
Haq has stood down as Pakistan's chief selector but will continue as head coach. The former captain has combined both roles for the past 12 months, including on the tour of England in the summer. ( read original story ...)