Just after the United States extended special tariff concessions to South-East Asia’s largest economy, Indonesia is expected to enjoy a rise in exports despite US-China tensions. The privilege, referred to as the Generic Scheme of Preferences (GSP), encompasses more than 3,500 pieces of merchandise, ranging from electronic devices and toys for children to sporting equipment and wigs. This facility was …

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Red Cross Chairman and Sen. Richard “Dick” Gordon defended the non-profit organization after President Rodrigo Duterte mentioned that PRC is hungry for money. PRC was running after the government over some of its unpaid debts. Gordon says over the radio, “We’re not greedy. All I’m saying is let’s be careful with our words because we were …

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Kiko Pangilinan seeks probe on the “beach nourishment” project that covers a small portion of Manila Baywalk with crushed dolomite. The project was reportedly cost P389 million and has received number of criticisms from marine scientist as costly and temporary solution. Pangilinan urges the Senate to investigate the possible environmental and health hazards of the Manila …

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Prof Datuk Dr Subramaniam Muniandy said today that the Covid-19 vaccine which will be expected to be released in the first quarter for next year is not for treating the infection but rather a prevention against the disease. Dr Subramaniam added that when the vaccine was injected to a host, it would …

KUALA LUMPUR – The Budget 2021 is expected to worth around RM330 billion, a 10% increase from the RM297 billion Budget the previous year. PwC Malaysia Deals Partner, Economics and Policy Patrick Tay said that he believes the Budget 2021 will be aimed to sustain fiscal stimulus to help the country recover back into the growth area. With the budget …

HANOI –  Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday confirmed that the 37th summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and related meetings will be held via video conferencing from November 12 to 15. Vice spokesperson of the ministry said at a briefing that Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will chair the meetings. The meetings includes the …

Mount Merapi is one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes. In 2010, an eruption killed over 300 people and prompted nearly 400,000 people to take shelter. In a series of eruptions over the past decade, the volcano has since begun rumbling, spewing hot ash and volcanic material. In view of this, Indonesian authorities raised the warning status for Mount Merapi because …

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha shared that he would be delighted to see a better person succeed him as Thailand’s premier and said he was tired of using his authority. He made his remarks at the Thailand National Defence College as a keynote speaker at a course-opening event. He shared that if there is a person who is stronger, more competent …

MANILA –  Philippine National athletes on Friday showed their gratitude to the Duterte administration for recovering their full month salary amid the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Olympic-bound boxers Eumir Felix Marcial, he will do his best to make Duterte and the country proud and will dedicate it to the Philippines if he wins the gold medal. Marcial is currently in …

METRO MANILA – Malacañang confirmed on Thursday that relief goods are being brought by air and sea to Catanduanes, the island badly hit bay the damaging Super Typhoon Rolly. According to presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, atleast 35,000 families in Catanduanes have been affected by Typhoon Rolly. Over 7,000 people are in evacuation centers and estimated 45,886 individuals are on the …