Philippines
Philippines launches virus vaccinations amid supply problems
The Philippines launched a vaccination campaign Monday to contain one of Southeast Asia’s worst coronavirus outbreaks but faces supply problems and public resistance, which it hopes to ease by inoculating top officials.
Typhoon, landslides leave 35 dead, 59 missing in Vietnam
Typhoon Molave set off landslides that killed at least 19 people and left 45 missing in central Vietnam, where ferocious wind and rain blew away roofs and knocked out power in a region of 1.7 million residents, state media said Thursday.
Outgoing Philippines Ambassador meets President
Outgoing ambassador of the Philippines to Bangladesh Vincente Vivencio T. Bandillo paid a farewell call on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Wednesday.
Global security to be at stake if Rohingya crisis left unresolved: Dhaka
Bangladesh on Sunday cautioned that if the Rohingya issue is not resolved immediately, radical elements can take advantage of the displacement and "regional and international security would certainly be jeopardised".
Philippines coronavirus cases near 8,000; India eases restrictions
As Philippines saw a rise in coronavirus cases, Thailand recorded its single-digit count in new cases for the second straight day while India is easing COVID-19 restrictions.
Philippines declares curfew in Manila to fight coronavirus
Philippine officials on Saturday announced a nighttime curfew in the capital and said people in the densely populated region should leave their homes during the daytime only for work or urgent errands under restrictions imposed to fight the coronavirus.
Philippines declares night curfew in Manila to fight virus
Philippine officials on Saturday announced a night curfew in the capital and said millions of people in the densely populated region should leave their homes during the daytime only for work or urgent errands under restrictions imposed to fight the coronavirus.
UAE, Philippines to investment in CBD project at Purbachal new town
Investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Philippines have expressed their keen interest to invest in the Central Business District (CBD) project in Rajuk’s Purbachal new town.
Philippines notifies US of intent to end major security pact
The Philippines notified the United States on Tuesday it intended to end a major security pact allowing American forces to train in the country in the most serious threat to their treaty alliance under President Rodrigo Duterte.
Philippines reports 1st virus death outside of China
The Philippines on Sunday reported the first death from a new virus outside of China, where authorities delayed the opening of schools in the worst-hit province and tightened quarantine measures in a city that allow only one family member to venture out to buy supplies.