Asia Pacific Focus

Grab opens Singapore headquarters with $1 million scholarship and bursary program

The software giant Grab made the announcement on Thursday (August 11) at the official inauguration of its headquarters in Singapore… Read More

August 11, 2022

Xi Jinping won’t risk a third term by attacking Taiwan

There has been a lot of discussion about how Nancy Pelosi's travel to Taiwan could worsen already difficult relations between… Read More

August 11, 2022

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un declares victory over Covid-19

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared a “shining victory” in country’s battle against the Covid-19 pandemic and ordered… Read More

August 11, 2022

New Langya virus identified in China, dozens of cases reported

A new virus has been identified in China that has already infected dozens of people, prompting researchers to begin tracking… Read More

August 11, 2022

China halts Taiwan drills but concerns over war continue 

Beijing has announced of halting all military drills around Taiwan, for now, but has stressed that training and preparation for… Read More

August 10, 2022

Why is New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern losing popularity?

The chances of current New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern are looking slim and shakier with each passing day. The… Read More

August 9, 2022

State funeral and burial ceremony for late president Fidel Ramos

Former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos, who passed away on July 31, was laid to rest on Tuesday, August 9,… Read More

August 9, 2022

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

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