HONG KONG — Authorities in the world's biggest gambling hub Macau are scrambling to contain the city's biggest coronavirus outbreak since the pandemic began, requiring all residents test daily and stay home as much as possible. Health, police and fire services staff are among the 533 infected cases, the government said on Wednesday (June 29) night as it urged residents to … [Read more...] about Macau Covid-19 infections rise as spread extends to medics, police
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Chon Buri police step up security after car keyed over parking spot
Police in Sri Racha district of Chon Buri province are stepping up security after a tourists’ car was damaged this week, likely over his parking spot on Koh Loy island. The tourist, 29 year old Chutiphong Thongmee, had parked his car there before boarding a ferry to another island. When Chutiphong returned from his day trip, he was horrified to discover that his car was badly … [Read more...] about Chon Buri police step up security after car keyed over parking spot
Indonesia passes contentious law to create more provinces in Papua
JAKARTA — Indonesia's parliament passed on Thursday (June 30) legislation to create three new provinces in its underdeveloped region of Papua, a move critics fear could undermine the standing of the area's indigenous population and threaten special autonomy powers. The Southeast Asian nation's easternmost region, currently split between Papua and West Papua, will now be … [Read more...] about Indonesia passes contentious law to create more provinces in Papua
There was no appeal vs burial, says Supreme Court
Theodore Te. INQUIRER.net FILE PHOTO Nobody appealed to the Supreme Court to stop it, so the burial of ex-dictator Ferdinand Marcos at Libingan ng mga Bayani proceeded on Friday, although on the sly. Despite mounting opposition, Marcos was buried with military honors at Libingan 10 days after the Supreme Court endorsed the decision of President Duterte to allow one of … [Read more...] about There was no appeal vs burial, says Supreme Court
Philippines and South Korea to Sign Free Trade Agreement
The Philippines and South Korea are set to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) this year after concluding their negotiations in 2021. The FTA removes tariffs on most products from both countries and aims to boost bilateral trade. For the Philippines, the FTA can help improve market access for agricultural products to South Korea whereas South Korea is eager to expand its … [Read more...] about Philippines and South Korea to Sign Free Trade Agreement