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Repression Increased in Asia in 2023, Human Rights Watch Says
Governments across Asia grew more repressive last year, emboldened by Western countries eager to curry favor with allies that might help check China's rise and taking increasingly brazen steps to silence their critics abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.In its World Report 2024, launched Thursday morning in New York, the advocacy group takes stock of the human rights situation in more than 100 countr.....»»
Nickel Asia sets net zero targets
Mining firm Nickel Asia Corp. is strengthening its commitment toward sustainability as it submitted its emissions reduction targets to the global Science Based Targets Initiative......»»
Genshin Impact announces first Asia TCG Invitational
HoYoverse’ popular game title, Genshin Impact, has announced the first Genius Invokation TCG (trading card game) Asia Invitational, which will take place from January 11-21 with a prize pool of $69,900 (approximately P3.9 million)......»»
Nearly one million tickets sold for upcoming AFC Asian Cup in Qatar
DOHA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- Nearly one million tickets have been sold so far for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup which will kick off on Friday in Doha, Qatar, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) revealed on Wednesday. "Qatar is ready to welcome the best teams from Asia to what we hope will be the best ever edition of the AFC Asian Cup. Our stadiums and sporting infrastructure are set to deliver a memorable tournament to p.....»»
Cebuano triathlete to test mettle in Asian Sprint C’Ships in China
CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of Cebu’s top triathletes, Matthew Justine Hermosa, along with three fellow Filipinos flew to Dexing, China to represent the Philippines in the 2024 Asia Triathlon Sprint Championships this weekend. Hermosa of Talisay City also represents the Go For Gold-Talisay Luigi Triathlon Group (TLTG). He is joined by teammates Iñaki Lorbes,.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 25
JAKARTA -- One was killed and nine others, including children, went missing after a landslide struck a village in the Indonesian province of West Java on Sunday, a local official said Monday. The disaster took place in Cibenda village in West Bandung regency on Sunday after torrential rain reportedly poured over the area for around two hours. (Indonesia-Landslide) - - - - SYDNEY -- Local media repo.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 25
JAKARTA -- One was killed and nine others, including children, went missing after a landslide struck a village in the Indonesian province of West Java on Sunday, a local official said Monday. The disaster took place in Cibenda village in West Bandung regency on Sunday after torrential rain reportedly poured over the area for around two hours. (Indonesia-Landslide) - - - - SYDNEY -- Local media repo.....»»
PAL falls to 8th place in most punctual list
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines retained its position as one of the most punctual operators in Asia Pacific, but dropped seven notches in February as Singapore Airlines zoomed to the top......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 4
KATHMANDU -- Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Monday broke his coalition with the Nepali Congress party and reshuffled the cabinet. Dahal, chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Center), joined hands with the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) and after removing all the cabinet ministers, he initially introduced three ministers into the new cabinet, with one from the CPN-UML.....»»
98-year-old Manila Symphony Orchestra performs Coldplay, Rivermaya hits
One of Asia's oldest orchestras operating as a full orchestra since 1926, The Manila Symphony Orchestra showed why it has lasted almost a century since it was founded by Alexander Lippay. .....»»
EASL Final Four in Cebu promises to elevate basketball higher
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four that will be held at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City next month promises to further elevate the region’s basketball scene. This was according to one of EASL’s top honchos, Mark Fischer, in a Zoom press conference on Tuesday along with co-founder Henry.....»»
Ronquillo, Kampton power Green Spiker past Falcons
La Salle's one-two punch of JM Ronquillo and Noel Kampton could not be contained as the Green Spikers swept the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 25-22, 25-23, 26-24, in the UAAP Season 86 men's volleyball opener Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena......»»
EDITORIAL — Finally, a world-class airport?
The Philippines was one of the first countries in Asia to have a modern airport......»»
Philippine still lags in mobile internet speed
The Philippines logged one of the best improvements in mobile internet speed in Asia Pacific in 2023, but the country is far from matching the performance of regional leaders......»»
100th Jollibee store in North America opens
Philippine-based Jollibee Foods Corp., one of the biggest food conglomerates in Asia, has strengthened its presence in North America with the opening of its 100th store in the region......»»
PH Economy Remains Optimistic Amid Global Slowdown
The country is one of the fastest growing economies in East Asia and the Pacific according to the World Bank, foreseeing robust growth despite global economic slowdown. In the latest World Bank Global Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday, the Philippines is expected to maintain its economic growth rate in 2024 at 5.8%, slightly higher […].....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 10
TOKYO -- The death toll rose to 206 in the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa as of Wednesday afternoon, nine days after a series of strong quakes of up to 7.6 magnitude jolted the prefecture and its vicinity, according to local authorities. The prefectural government confirmed 91 deaths in Suzu City, 83 in Wajima City, 20 in Anamizu Town, five in Nanao City, four in Noto Town, two in Shika Town and one in.....»»
Seven big lessons I learned from Atty. Felipe Gozon
A rare business leader. Legal luminary. One of Asia’s finest CEOs. A great Filipino......»»
Beijing 2008 Olympics: one world, one dream
For the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing advocated the idea of "One World, One Dream." However, the dream of the Chinese government is not the dream of everyone. In a vast social system long known for its tight control over its population, it's difficult for controllers and the controlled to share the same ideas.It had been a dream for Beijing to host the Olympic Games ever since the International Olympic Committee (.....»»
4 dead, 1 hurt in fire in Philippines
MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- A fire gutted at least 15 houses in a residential area in Lucena City in Quezon province, southeast of Manila, early Friday, killing four people and injuring one, police said. In a spot report, Lucena city police identified the four fatalities, including one 72-year-old and one 65-year-old, and two others aged 18 and 8, who were all living together in one of the burned houses......»»