South China Sea: Philippines calls for Beijing to prove Scarborough Shoal is undamaged
“We are alarmed and worried about the situation that’s happening there,” Philippine National Security spokesman Jonathan Malaya told a press conference.
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AstraZeneca to build US$1.5 billion cancer drug plant in Singapore, reduce industry’s reliance on China
AstraZeneca plans to build a US$1.5 billion manufacturing facility in Singapore to produce a promising category of cancer-killing drugs called antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), the Anglo-Swedish drug maker said on Monday.
South China Sea: India sends warships as ‘subtle reminder’ to Beijing
Though there is a danger that the ships could provoke an “aggressive response” from China, New Delhi-based observers told This Week in Asia that the region welcomed India’s presence “with open arms”.
Why China should step up aid to Afghanistan
Flooding has also been reported in Badakhshan, Ghor and Herat provinces. The main road between Kabul to northern Afghanistan is reportedly closed, impeding relief efforts.
Teacher in Vietnam under fire for sitting on toddler, smacking and forcing him to eat oranges
A Vietnamese kindergarten teacher has earned the ire of netizens and parents alike after footage of her smacking and forcing a toddler to eat began spreading on social media, multiple Vietnamese media outlets reported in April.
Japan and ASEAN to craft auto strategy to counter China's EVs
TOKYO -- Japan and ASEAN intend to create their first joint strategy on automobile production and sales within the Southeast Asian bloc, as Chinese electric vehicles become more prevalent there.
Philippines calls on China to open Scarborough Shoal to scrutiny
MANILA -- The Philippines has demanded that China open Scarborough Shoal to international scrutiny, accusing Beijing of destroying a lagoon's ecosystem.