Could a pivot towards electric vehicles help reduce pollution in Bangkok?
With Thailand’s auto industry essential to the country’s economy, In Focus examines the opportunities and challenges arising from the push…
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Makati city residents to get free vaccines
Makati city is one of the local governments making sure vaccines for its constituents are free. Let’s hear more about…
Hong Kong police arrest more than 50 people under national security law
In Hong Kong, more than 50 pro-democracy activists have been arrested under the controversial national security law. They have been…
Congress sets aside P72.5B for vaccines in 2021 natl. budget
The country’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout is gaining ground. With government’s plans taking shape, is the budget allotted by Congress enough?…
COVID-19: Japan declares state of emergency for Tokyo, 3 neighbouring prefectures
Japan has declared a state of emergency for Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said the country…
The Source: Claire Dela Fuente and Gregorio De Guzman
PNP Chief Debold Sinas gives the suspects 72 hours to surrender or they will be hunted down. But one of…
Best Singapore eats: Juicy Hakka beef balls at Syed Alwi Road | CNA Lifestyle
GOLD 905 DJ and Makan Kakis foodie Denise Tan returns to Gar Lok Eating House for another authentic Hakka dish…
EU urges member states to lift UK travel bans after new COVID-19 strain
The EU has urged member states to lift travel bans imposed against the UK, following the discovery of a new…
International Baccalaureate exams: Singapore accounts for 55 of 99 perfect scorers worldwide
Nearly 98% of students in Singapore passed the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma exams. Singapore produced 55 students with the perfect…
North Korea's Kim acknowledges his economic plan failed in "almost every sector"
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has acknowledged that his economic policies have failed. He has told the opening session…