Malaysia announces plans to cope with rising COVID-19 cases

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad has stated that despite the rising number of infections, the situation is under control as the ministry has strengthened its five-point COVID-19 management plan.

These include community tracing …

Tolentino confirms stepping down as Blue Ribbon chair, CA member

MANILA: Senator Francis Tolentino announced on Tuesday that he is set to manifest his resignation as chairperson of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee and member of the Commission on Appointments when the Senate resumes its regular session on Jan. 22, 2…

Vietnam plays crucial role in ASEAN-Japan collaboration: public opinions in Japan

Tokyo: The robust development of Vietnam-Japan cooperation has contributed significantly to promoting partnership between ASEAN and Japan, Japanese scholars and businesspeople said following Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s trip to Japan fo…

DOLE: Employers can adopt WFH amid rise in Covid-19 cases

MANILA: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday encouraged private companies to implement work-from-home (WFH) arrangements amid a rise in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases.

Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said working fr…

Symposium talks treatment of autoimmune disorders

Hanoi: World leading experts shared their views on ‘Advancing Precision Immunology for the Treatment of Autoimmune Disorders’ at a symposium in Hanoi on December 18.

The event took place within the framework of the 2023 VinFuture Sci-Tech Week that k…

Local shares up, peso moves sideways

MANILA: Local shares ended higher amid optimism that the Federal Reserve will cut rates next year, while the peso moved sideways on Tuesday.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained 45.77 points to close at 6,521.27, while All Shares also we…

OPA, BFAR assistance boost Antique’s fish production

BUENAVISTA: The various forms of assistance provided by the Antique Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to fisherfolk have increased marine production in the province.

Alette Gayatin, Seni…