The Department of Justice (DOJ) has blocked Arnolfo Teves’ assets as the opening action under the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 in response to the beleaguered politician’s identification as a terrorist. According to Mico Clavano, a spokesman for the DOJ, this asset freeze is merely a preventative measure for future actions the agency may take against the named person. Resolution No. …

Reaffirming Beijing’s readiness to work with Pakistan, President Xi Jinping highlighted the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as an exemplary project of high quality. He said China and Pakistan have adhered to the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits in advancing the project.  Xi highlighted the CPEC has injected new momentum into Pakistan’s economic and social development and …

Stray Kids, a popular South Korean boy band formed by JYP Entertainment, have sold out all seats for their debut dome tour in Japan.  ‘Stray Kids 5-STAR Dome Tour 2023’ will take place across four domes in Japan. It will start on August 16 and conclude on October 29.  The reservation for seats opened on July 29, and all eight …

Attendance numbers at Hangzhou Zoo in eastern China‘s Zhejiang province have increased by 30% to around 20,000 a day after a video of a bear, named Angela, started trending on Chinese social media over the weekend, Chao News reported. Scores of visitors have flocked to the zoo, with some people even travelling overnight. As the video went viral, some netizens …

Aung San Suu Kyi, the former head of Myanmar, has received a partial pardon on five of the 19 crimes she was found guilty of, shortening her sentence by six years. Former president Win Myint’s sentence was reduced by four years thanks to a pardon from the State Administration Council, which is run by the military junta. The amnesty for …

By inviting 1.5 million Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to join the Pos Aja digital platform in July 2023, Indonesia’s state-owned courier and logistics operator, PT Pos Indonesia, marked an important milestone. The portal offers training on online sales, marketing, halal certification, and access to global markets to help MSMEs modernise their operations. This article examines how Pos Indonesia’s …

By exploring the creation of a legislative framework, the Malaysian government is taking a proactive stance to address the ethical concerns of artificial intelligence (AI). Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications and Digital, emphasised the significance of comprehending the difficulties presented by AI and integrating specialists from government organisations and the industry in developing the framework. This action is in reaction …

The HTMS Naresuan, a frigate of the Royal Thai Navy (RTN), faced an unexpected setback when it accidentally collided with the dock at Map Ta Phut Naval base on July 26. The incident happened during the Naval Security Port and Ship Map Ta Phut Exercise 2023.  It was a routine naval security exercise, where HTMS Naresuan was participating along with …

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has warned the coup leaders to return Niger to its democratically elected government or face possible military intervention. Members of ECOWAS, led by Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, gave Niger’s junta leaders a week’s ultimatum to release and reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum.  “In the event the authorities’ demands are not met within one …

The Japanese distributor of Barbie, a 2023 American film, slammed the film’s official promoters for engaging with social media posts that linked the main character of Barbie to the atomic bomb-related film “Oppenheimer.” The Japanese distributor expressed regret in a statement. Warner Bros. Japan LLC has said in a statement that the messages posted by the United States headquarters’ Barbie …