Asia Pacific Focus

In Q3 of 2022, 17 out of 24 APAC cities record positive yearly price rise

Despite increases in interest rates, most residential markets in APAC (Asia-Pacific) remained steady. The third quarter of 2022 saw a… Read More

December 9, 2022

First public execution by Taliban since takeover sparks global outrage

In what is taken as the first public execution by Taliban since the group seized the power in Afghanistan last… Read More

December 8, 2022

The Philippines’ law banning child marriage has taken effect

Wednesday, December 7, saw the signing of the legislation's implementing rules and regulations (IRR) by several government agencies, nongovernmental organizations… Read More

December 7, 2022

China rolls back strict Covid-19 measures after protests

The People's Republic of China (PRC) announced the lifting of its most severe Covid-19 policies on Wednesday. The announcement came… Read More

December 7, 2022

Papua New Guinea needs regional peace between China and Australia, US

“Our nation is still an emerging economy, we cannot afford the standoff between our trading partners,” Prime Minister of Papua… Read More

December 6, 2022

Indonesia wants a cartel for metals used in batteries

No other country generates more nickel than Indonesia. The 276 million-person archipelago nation plans to seize the enormous potential presented… Read More

December 5, 2022

Maxene Magalona talks about the breakup with her husband

Maxene Magalona revealed that her divorce from ex-husband Rob Mananquil was mutual and that she considered it a "blessing in… Read More

December 5, 2022

Prepare for the future: New Zealand launches inquiry into Covid response

In order to prepare the country for another pandemic in future or any public health emergency, Prime Minister of New… Read More

December 5, 2022

Filipino ENGENEs amaze ENHYPEN with their dedication and support

According to K-pop boy band ENHYPEN, their name signifies "coming together to connect, discover, and grow." Two years into their… Read More

December 4, 2022

South Korea’s Yoon expands back-to-work order amid truckers’ strike

Amidst a protracted truckers' strike, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on December 4 authorized preparations for expanding a back-to-work order… Read More

December 4, 2022

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