Philippines: Sugar ‘crisis’ tests Marcos’ presidency
MANILA – Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is facing his first major test since becoming Philippine president — a major sugar shortage, which is threatening to sour his endeavors to revitalize the agriculture sector. This sugar shortage comes as rising commodity prices … Continue reading Philippines: Sugar ‘crisis’ tests Marcos’ presidency
Indonesia: High-carbon nickel industry under scrutiny
JAKARTA – The significant carbon footprint of Indonesia’s burgeoning nickel processing industry is under scrutiny as the country leverages its hefty supplies of the element crucial to the making of EV batteries. While EVs bring hope for less pollution, processing … Continue reading Indonesia: High-carbon nickel industry under scrutiny
INDONESIA: Bukit Algoritma To Become Silicon Valley
JAKARTA – The government will build a special economic area (KEK) in Sukabumi, West Java. The project, named Bukit Algoritma, will become a technology and research center such as Silicon Valley in the United States (USA). Silicon Valley itself is … Continue reading INDONESIA: Bukit Algoritma To Become Silicon Valley
Malaysia goes into serious Covid-Lockdown
KUALA LUMPUR – A brutal wave of COVID-19 infections has pushed Malaysia back into “total lockdown” mode, effective Tuesday, prompting the government to unveil over $9 billion worth of extra stimulus and clouding the prospects for holding a long-anticipated election … Continue reading Malaysia goes into serious Covid-Lockdown
Corona: Vietnam suspends incoming flights
HANOI – Vietnam will suspend incoming international flights to its capital Hanoi from Tuesday as part of the country’s effort to contain a coronavirus outbreak, the government said on Monday. The announcement made no mention of domestic flights. Vietnam has … Continue reading Corona: Vietnam suspends incoming flights
Trains collide in Kuala Lumpur: 200 injured
KUALA LUMPUR – More than 200 people were injured in Malaysia on Monday when two trains collided in the capital Kuala Lumpur, the state-run Bernama news agency reported. The accident occurred at 8:45 p.m. local time when one of the trains, … Continue reading Trains collide in Kuala Lumpur: 200 injured
JAVA : Seven people drowned in boat accident
JAKARTA – Seven people have drowned after a group of tourists trying to take a selfie caused a boat to capsize on a reservoir in Indonesia. Police said the boat overturned when all 20 passengers onboard suddenly moved to one … Continue reading JAVA : Seven people drowned in boat accident
Hong Kong bans flights from India, Pakistan, the Philippines
HONG KONG – Hong Kong will suspend flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines from April 20 for two weeks after the N501Y mutant COVID-19 strain was detected in the Asian financial hub for the first time, authorities said in … Continue reading Hong Kong bans flights from India, Pakistan, the Philippines
AGODA: Asia must prepare for quarantine options
BANGKOK – Confidence in the vaccine rollouts, discussions around COVID-19 passports and alternative state quarantine announcements have triggered an increase in international travel searches, according to digital travel platform Agoda.com. Agoda’s search data highlights green shoots of recovery and a … Continue reading AGODA: Asia must prepare for quarantine options
Meliá Koh Samui: A Resort within a Resort
KOH SAMUI, Thailand – The first Meliá property to open in Thailand has launched a “resort within a resort” called The Level, that sets apart 55 luxurious rooms and suites as well as a private lounge and a raft of … Continue reading Meliá Koh Samui: A Resort within a Resort