Asia Pacific Focus

Globe hits Dito for ‘fraudulent’ calls, demanding P622 million

Globe Telecom, which is owned and operated by the Ayala family, recently submitted a petition to the National Telecommunications Commission… Read More

August 9, 2022

Record rain kills 8 people in Seoul

The authorities announced on Tuesday, August 9, that at least eight people had died overnight in and around Seoul, the… Read More

August 9, 2022

Hong Kong reduces COVID-19 hotel quarantine from 7 to 3 days

An additional move will be taken by Hong Kong to progressively unwind harsh pandemic rules that have isolated the Asian… Read More

August 8, 2022

PH jobs grow, but inflation threatens recovery

In June, there were more people working full-time, but the most recent jobs numbers indicate that rising prices are holding… Read More

August 8, 2022

Thai nightclub owner arrested in 15-person fire

Officers announced on Sunday that the Thai police had apprehended the proprietor of a nightclub in connection with a fire… Read More

August 8, 2022

Despite poor global demand, China’s exports expand

China's export growth unexpectedly picked up speed in July, delivering a positive boost to the economy as it tries to… Read More

August 8, 2022

Celebrities, friends pay tribute to Cherie Gil

Cherie Gil, a beloved friend and a show business star, passed away on Friday, August 5, at the age of… Read More

August 7, 2022

Table tennis women’s singles final is all-Singapore

As a result of Feng Tianwei and Zeng Jian's victories on Saturday in their respective matches in the semi-finals of… Read More

August 7, 2022

Sanya, a popular tourist spot in China, locks down due to COVID-19

Sanya, a resort city in southern China, implemented a lockdown on Saturday, August 6, and restricted transit links in an… Read More

August 7, 2022

China, US split: What impact will be on global climate goals?

Beijing is continuing to strike blows in aftermath of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. In the latest… Read More

August 6, 2022

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