Parents of the former youth minister, who was sacked from PPBM for objecting to the party’s defection in 2020, say he is a ‘political victim’.
Singapore unveils US$1 billion package as cost of living rises amid inflation, Ukraine war
Adult Singaporeans earning below S$34,000 (US$24,500) a year will receive S$300 in cash in August, and every household will get S$100 to offset utilities.
Encouraging innovation and managing risk in acquiring consumer health businesses
In the fast-moving consumer health market, innovation is vital for staying ahead of the competition. Consumer health businesses that make the right acquisitions can import talented people and nimble processes into their operations to supercharge new product development.
Japan court upholds gay marriage ban, saying it is constitutional
The District Court in Osaka rejected arguments made by three same-sex couples as part of a series of suits filed by activists seeking marriage equality.
Rice job: Philippines’ Bongbong Marcos appoints himself agriculture chief, plans ‘impossible’ rice price slash
Marcos’ plan to slash local rice prices to 20 pesos a kg (37 cents) is ‘impossible’, agriculture economist said Though not unprecedented, it is unusual for a Philippines president to hold a post in their own cabinet.
How HR can shape and deliver the ESG agenda
Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues are rising up the boardroom agenda in response to increasing global regulation
USAID launches clean energy investment scheme in Vietnam
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a US$36 million clean energy investment scheme in Vietnam.
Philippines: Duterte’s daughter Sara sworn in early as vice-president
Sara Duterte-Carpio’s six-year term with President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jnr does not officially start until June 30, when he will be inaugurated. Marcos was at Sunday’s swearing in event, as was current leader President Rodrigo Duterte.
Thailand’s looking to legalise same-sex unions, but will it embrace full marriage equality?
A bill that would legalise same-sex marriage won initial approval from Thai lawmakers this week despite opposition from the government, which wants civil partnerships for LGBT people instead.
Singapore’s Pink Dot gay pride rally returns, as MP from ruling party attends for first time – and in a pink T-shirt
After two years of Covid postponements, LGBT event returns, with excitement that archaic colonial-era Section 377A Penal Code law criminalising sex between men will soon be repealed.