PRECAUTION Barriers have been set up in several villages in Pasay City to prohibit nonresidents from going in and out of these communities as Metro Manila undergoes another round of lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19. INQUIRER file photo / MARIANNE BERMUDEZ MANILA, Philippines — The government’s pandemic policy-making body will no longer take into account the … [Read more...] about IATF will no longer consider COVID growth rate in determining alert levels
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Buckle up for higher inflation
PETALING JAYA: Barely three days after Malaysia reported its highest food inflation in 11 years, economists are warning consumers to brace themselves for higher inflationary pressure in the coming months. There is also further bad news. Alongside the higher prices, Malaysians also need to endure increased borrowing costs ahead, as the central bank is likely to raise interest … [Read more...] about Buckle up for higher inflation
THE MORAL IMPERATIVE: People, not gold or wealth, make a nation strong
Each time I travel to Japan and see its beautiful cities and high-rise buildings, I canít help but ask myself: “What makes this country strong?” I have to admit this question takes away the delight of each trip, because it makes me reflect on why our country cannot seem to move up as a nation. Nevertheless, I believe that Japan’s strength lies in the Japanese people’s faithful … [Read more...] about THE MORAL IMPERATIVE: People, not gold or wealth, make a nation strong
Scholz open to attending G20 summit despite Putin presence
AFP Elmau Castle, Germany ● Mon, June 27, 2022 2022-06-27 20:25 0 76b99ae81be4b2e052851b8c96318087 2 Europe Jokowi,Vladimir-Putin,Olaf-Scholz,Russia,G20,Ukraine,war Free Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz indicated Monday that he was open to taking part in November's G20 summit even though host Indonesia has refused to block Russian leader Vladimir … [Read more...] about Scholz open to attending G20 summit despite Putin presence
INTERACTIVE: More women are delaying marriage. Here’s why and why it matters.
PETALING JAYA: Better national policies are needed to meet the needs of a growing number of women in Malaysia who are opting to marry later or remain single. Data from the Statistics Department (DOSM) shows that the average age of a woman's first marriage here has gone up from 23.5 years in 1980 to 28.1 years in 2020. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s Critical Media Studies … [Read more...] about INTERACTIVE: More women are delaying marriage. Here’s why and why it matters.