Typhoon Approaches Philippines Amid Recovery Efforts
MANILA – Villagers in northern provinces of the Philippines are being forced to evacuate as Typhoon Kong-rey approaches, compounding the challenges faced by a nation still grappling with the aftermath of a recent storm that claimed at least 182 lives … Continue reading Typhoon Approaches Philippines Amid Recovery Efforts
Malaysia: Niah National Park declared a World Heritage Site
KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Niah National Park in the Malaysian state of Sarawak, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This award highlights the park’s extraordinary cultural and natural significance, honoring its unique prehistoric sites as well as … Continue reading Malaysia: Niah National Park declared a World Heritage Site
Vietnam: Upskilling Labor for a High-Value Economy
HANOI – In a decisive pivot towards economic modernization, Vietnam stands at a pivotal juncture with its burgeoning relationship with global technology giants. The Southeast Asian nation, traditionally an agrarian economy, is now orchestrating a strategic overhaul aimed at transitioning … Continue reading Vietnam: Upskilling Labor for a High-Value Economy
Indonesia’s New Era: Prabowo Subianto Takes the Helm
JAKARTA – As the sun rises on October 20, 2024, Indonesia stands on the cusp of a pivotal moment in its political history. The nation’s capital, Jakarta, is abuzz with anticipation as it prepares to witness the inauguration of Prabowo … Continue reading Indonesia’s New Era: Prabowo Subianto Takes the Helm
Indonesia’s Middle Class: Economic Challenges
JAKARTA – Recent data from Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS) has highlighted a significant contraction in the country’s middle class, with an estimated 9.5 million people falling out of this socioeconomic bracket since 2019. This decline is attributed to a … Continue reading Indonesia’s Middle Class: Economic Challenges