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Pushing of bonds to fast-track SDGs in ASEANPushing of bonds to fast-track SDGs in ASEAN

Pushing of bonds to fast-track SDGs in ASEAN

ADB (The Asian Development Bank) has proposed a new way for countries in Southeast Asia to tap global capital markets…

July 6, 2021
Philippines leads ASEAN Task Force on Wood-Based ProductsPhilippines leads ASEAN Task Force on Wood-Based Products

Philippines leads ASEAN Task Force on Wood-Based Products

In a video conference, the Philippines, through the Department of Trade and Industry’s Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI-BPS) has led…

July 5, 2021
Protesters in Myanmar mocks junta leader on his birthdayProtesters in Myanmar mocks junta leader on his birthday

Protesters in Myanmar mocks junta leader on his birthday

Myanmar protesters have burned mock coffins and pictures of the junta leader Min Aung Hlaing today in the latest demonstrations…

July 3, 2021
PH reminded ASEAN to not lose sight of terrorism and maritime security even amid Covid-19 pandemicPH reminded ASEAN to not lose sight of terrorism and maritime security even amid Covid-19 pandemic

PH reminded ASEAN to not lose sight of terrorism and maritime security even amid Covid-19 pandemic

The Philippines has called for the Southeast Asian countries as well as the dialogue partners in intensifying its efforts regarding…

July 2, 2021
Globe Telecom: Cost of mobile internet, cheapest in PH among ASEAN countriesGlobe Telecom: Cost of mobile internet, cheapest in PH among ASEAN countries

Globe Telecom: Cost of mobile internet, cheapest in PH among ASEAN countries

Telecommunications firm says that as most people in the Philippines use the mobile, or wireless option, the cost of connecting…

July 1, 2021
China’s growing problem of eating disordersChina’s growing problem of eating disorders

China’s growing problem of eating disorders

Zhang Qinwen, at the peak of her eating disorder was the weight of a child. Her hair began falling out,…

June 30, 2021
Vietnam to prioritize Chinese nationals in Covid-19 vaccination following complaint from ChinaVietnam to prioritize Chinese nationals in Covid-19 vaccination following complaint from China

Vietnam to prioritize Chinese nationals in Covid-19 vaccination following complaint from China

Vietnam has agreed to prioritize Chinese nationals for its latest Covid-19 vaccines following complaint from China, says its embassy in…

June 28, 2021
Philippines EDC lists P5-billion ASEAN green bondsPhilippines EDC lists P5-billion ASEAN green bonds

Philippines EDC lists P5-billion ASEAN green bonds

EDC, which stands for The Energy Development Corp., on Friday has listed the first tranche of its P15-billion Asean green…

June 26, 2021
Former Philippines president “Noynoy” Aquino dies at age 61Former Philippines president “Noynoy” Aquino dies at age 61

Former Philippines president “Noynoy” Aquino dies at age 61

Former Philippines president “Noynoy” Aquino who is the son of two prominent pro-democracy figures in the Philippines has dies at…

June 25, 2021
Poverty relief exchanges between ASEAN and China, hailed by ASEAN Secretary-GeneralPoverty relief exchanges between ASEAN and China, hailed by ASEAN Secretary-General

Poverty relief exchanges between ASEAN and China, hailed by ASEAN Secretary-General

ASEAN Secretary-General Lim Jock Hoi applauded the poverty relief exchanges between China and ASEAN for the recovery of the Southeast…

June 24, 2021