FDA investigating unregistered vaccine source
Whether the vaccines were donated or not, the Food and Drug Administration and the Health Department say they still need…
Category: Asia Pacific
COVID-19: South Korea extends ban on UK arrivals, vows to speed up vaccination efforts
South Korea’s ban of direct flights from Britain has been extended for another week until Jan 7. Officials have also…
PSA: 3.8 million Filipinos unemployed in October
Jobs are slowly returning as the country eases restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. But the latest data reveals…
Deforestation in Amazon rainforest surges to 12-year high
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has skyrocketed to a 12-year high. According to government data, more than 11000 square kilometres…
December 30 is Rizal Day
We know Dr. Jose Rizal as the Philippine National Hero who fought against the Spanish colonial rule. wWe learned in…
Novel food: Expert speaks on creating cell-grown food
Singapore has become the first country to approve the sale of meat developed from animal cells. It is approved under…
COVID-19 & mother nature: A lesson for the future
Does the answer to stopping future pandemics lie in efforts to protect rainforests and arrest climate change? We take you…
Universal Studios Japan to open Super Nintendo World area in February
Universal Studios Japan is going ahead with its plans to open a US$580 million “Super Mario” attraction. Called the Super…
Indonesia bans hardline group Islamic Defenders Front
Indonesia has banned controversial hardline group the Islamic Defenders Front, which is widely known as FPI. The ban takes immediate…
HK media tycoon Jimmy Lai granted bail, to be placed under house arrest
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been granted bail under strict conditions. The 73-year-old was charged under the city’s…