Xi Jinping’s big coronation as China’s longest-serving leader since Mao Zedong is suddenly going a bit closer to plan. Three months ago, a cratering economy, massive protests over “zero Covid” lockdowns and fears Xi’s tech crackdown isn’t over had capital fleeing China. At the time, many foreign investors figured next week’s National People’s Congress would […]Continue Reading
MANILA: Thousands of fishermen in the Philippines have been ordered to stay ashore as authorities struggled on Friday (Mar 3) to contain an oil spill from a sunken tanker that is threatening the region’s rich marine life and economy. The slick off Mindoro island, south of the capital Manila, stretchedContinue Reading
Najib Razak’s lawyer said the court’s decision lifted the former Malaysia prime minister’s spirit and desire to fight.Continue Reading
A tripartite workgroup was set up last year to look into the issue of abuse and harassment of healthcare workers.Continue Reading
The bride and groom were dressed in traditional wedding costumes which cost about 20 million baht (S$772K) and took months to complete.Continue Reading
Enrolment for the voluntary programme will kick off in July, starting with those aged 60 and above.Continue Reading
The Constitutional Court on Friday suspended Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob from performing his duties over alleged share concealment pending the court’s decision on the case.Continue Reading
Mah Kiat Seng was awarded S$19,320 in costs, but the Attorney-General was awarded S$48,000.Continue Reading
The Ministry of Health says it is on track to have 32 polyclinics by 2030, up from 23 currently.Continue Reading
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Department of Health has asked consumers to avoid the locally popular Pa Thong Ko fried dough with Thai iced tea for breakfast, as they can provide too much energy and undermine health. The advisory came shortly after the two local favourites made it to the top ten rankingsContinue Reading