South Korea medical body chief’s response to foreign doctor hiring plan blasted as ‘clearly racist’
Thousands stopped working on February 20 to protest government plans to train more doctors, causing chaos in hospitals.
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Philippine 4-day work week? Extreme heat reignites talks on flexible deal
The Philippine Department of Health said that cases of heat-related illnesses had spiked to 77 from January 1 to April 29, with seven deaths potentially linked to the intense temperature.
A year since Pakistan’s May 9 riots: A timeline of political upheaval
Nationwide riots on this ‘dark day’ last year triggered a months-long political crisis that saw ex-PM Imran Khan jailed, and a crackdown on his party.
Two mango seasons: A long wait for Pakistan families hit by May 9 violence
As the Supreme Court debates the convictions of 85 people, families wait for their loved ones.
Philippines to tighten visa control for Chinese nationals in move expected to spark retaliation from Beijing
Analysts warn that the immigration policy should not be seen as Sinophobic as Manila had the right to filter visas. Authorities say the action was aimed at combating fraud, and in particular, a rampant offshore gaming sector that also preys on Chinese tourists.
South China Sea: Philippines at risk of attack if it hosts Beijing’s enemy in event of war, Cagayan governor says
The governor of a Philippine province has suggested that China will not hesitate to attack the Philippines if Beijing becomes involved in a conflict with forces being hosted by the Southeast Asian nation.
South China Sea: Philippines sounds alarm about coral reef damage related to Beijing’s reclamation activities
A marine resource assessment conducted in March showed many of Pag-asa’s coral reefs are severely degraded and unusually high piles of debris found around the island indicate that the damage is man-made, according to Professor Jonathan Anticamara of the University of the Philippines’ Institute of Biology.