Hong Kong police arrest 9, including 6 secondary school students, over alleged terror plot
Hong Kong police have foiled an alleged terrorist plot that targeted streets, courts and transport networks. Nine people have been…
Category: Asia Pacific
NTUC's Patrick Tay on Employment Standards Report
Cases of salary disputes fell last year, according to the latest Employment Standards Report. Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General of NTUC,…
Vietnam to impose COVID-19 movement curbs in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City, the current epicentre of the latest COVID-19 outbreak, has been told to brace for the…
COVID-19: Britain to end quarantine for vaccinated travellers from amber-list nations
Britain is easing travel restrictions for those who are fully vaccinated. From mid-July, those returning to the UK from medium-risk…
Conducive tax environment not 'decisive factor' in helping S'pore attract investments: Lawrence Wong
Singapore’s conducive tax environment is helpful in attracting investments, but Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said that’s not the decisive factor.…
Urban farming programme helps keep homeless off the streets in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur
Hundreds of homeless living in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur have received a helping hand. As part of efforts…
Building Bridges: Laguna
When it comes to artisans, Laguna has you covered. Whether it’s wood, threads, or raw ingredients, the province’s people can…
Pro-military supporters clash with anti-coup protesters in Myanmar
Supporters of Myanmar’s military have taken to the streets in Yangon, clashing with anti-coup protesters. Across the country, many have…
Displaced residents hopeful volcano will quiet down
Despite the volcano’s weaker eruptions earlier today, Alert Level 3 remains over Taal and evacuation is recommended in the towns…
Formula 1: Australian Grand Prix, MotoGP cancelled for second year in a row
The Australian Formula One Grand Prix and MotoGP World Championship have been cancelled for the second year in a row…