A top Beijing health official has been sacked for “serious violations of discipline and laws” as the Chinese capital continued to battle the latest wave of Covid-19 cases. The removal of Yu Luming, 60, as director of Beijing’s municipal health commission was apparently not related to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic as the Communist Party’s top anti-corruption watchdog, the … [Read more...] about Senior Beijing city health official sacked amid capital’s Covid battle
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Singapore’s democracy is a system that works: Lee Hsien Loong
TOKYO (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (pic) on Thursday (May 26) described the Republic's brand of democracy as a system that works and has yielded results such as law and order, growth and efficient governance. He was responding to a question by Nikkei Asia editor-in-chief Shigesaburo Okumura, at a discussion at the 27th … [Read more...] about Singapore’s democracy is a system that works: Lee Hsien Loong
Where to buy electronics in Thailand 2022
Selecting an electric store in Thailand that provides the best services and products at a reasonable price is an almost impossible task, so it’s important to choose wisely. But for piece of mind it’s advised to shop at IT shops or larger chain shopping malls that sell a variety of items, such as Central and The Mall, which have authentic and trustworthy brands. Powerbuy … [Read more...] about Where to buy electronics in Thailand 2022
Health reform, pay hike: Wish list for Bongbong Marcos grows
President-elect Bongbong Marcos gestures during an interview with Press Secretary-designate Trixie Cruz-Angeles. Screengrab from Facebook / BBM The wish list continues to grow for President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with key sectors adding on proposed measures that they want the new administration to support to improve the lives of ordinary Filipinos. The items presented … [Read more...] about Health reform, pay hike: Wish list for Bongbong Marcos grows
Indonesia hedges against US’ economic push
JAKARTA (Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): Indonesia supported the launch of a United States-led regional economic initiative this week but was also adamant about closely studying the proposal before making any concrete commitments, as Washington revelled in the limited fanfare of its “return” to Asia. Through the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) that he unveiled in … [Read more...] about Indonesia hedges against US’ economic push