Hong Kong, December 15, 2024 — In a troubling trend, the Federation of Asian Domestic Workers' Unions (FADWU) has reported a disturbing rise in cases of underpayment among South Asian migrant domestic workers (MDWs) in Hong Kong. Over the...
In a sharp escalation of the U.S. government’s efforts to curtail TikTok’s presence in the United States, two senior lawmakers on Friday called on Apple and Google to remove the popular video-sharing app from their app stores by January...
Sofronio Vasquez, a 31-year-old Filipino pop-R&B singer now based in Utica, N.Y., was crowned winner of NBC's "The Voice" on Thursday night, marking a triumphant conclusion to the singing competition's 26th season.
Under the guidance of first-time coach Michael Bublé,...
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines -- Negros Occidental province was placed under a state of calamity Friday following the December 9 eruption of Mount Kanlaon, as thousands of residents remain displaced in evacuation centers.
The Provincial Board's declaration came after the Philippine...
In a heartwarming display of seasonal generosity, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has transformed the spirit of giving into tangible magic for local children, partnering with over 20 non-governmental organizations to deliver joy this holiday season.
The resort's "Give A Toy,...
Environment chief promises a seamless transition to electric buses and taxis without burdening commuters financially, the city's latest strategy in combating climate change.
Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan revealed Wednesday that government subsidies will fully cover the substantial...
In a bold move to combat urban pollution, Hong Kong's Environment and Ecology Secretary Tse Chin-wan unveiled an ambitious plan Tuesday to electrify the city's public transportation fleet, targeting bus and taxi operators with substantial purchase subsidies.
The government will...
SAN FERNANDO, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed Tuesday to combat cancer more aggressively, highlighting the disease's status as the second leading cause of death in the Philippines while breaking ground on a new specialized cancer care...
HONG KONG (AP) — In a stark warning to job seekers, Hong Kong's privacy watchdog has uncovered a potential minefield of personal data exploitation in online recruitment platforms, revealing how fraudsters may be harvesting sensitive information under the guise...
SINGAPORE — Disney is charting a bold new course in Asian cruise tourism with the launch of Disney Adventure, a groundbreaking vessel set to become the first Disney cruise ship permanently based in the region.
The 208,000-gross-ton ship, capable of...

















