MANILA — The Philippines is set to emerge as a standout economic performer in Southeast Asia, with projected growth rates that signal resilience and potential in an increasingly complex global economic landscape, according to a United Nations report released...
DUBAI, UAE — In a vibrant celebration of culture and opportunity, Hong Kong has taken center stage in Dubai with its "Immersive Hong Kong" exhibition, captivating over 200,000 visitors during the festive season. This dynamic showcase, which ran from...
Global temperatures surpassed a crucial warming threshold in 2024, marking an unprecedented milestone in recorded climate history, European climate monitors announced Friday. The revelation prompted an urgent call from the United Nations for immediate climate action.
The World Meteorological Organization...
MANILA — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) unveiled a comprehensive suite of expanded health benefit packages Friday, aimed at providing more accessible and affordable medical care for millions of Filipino citizens.
PhilHealth President Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. announced six groundbreaking...
LOS ANGELES — Twin infernos converging on Los Angeles have transformed the city's landscape into a charred wasteland, leaving death, devastation, and despair in their path as massive wildfires continue to rage uncontained.
The Palisades and Eaton fires have already...
Hong Kong has officially entered its influenza season, with health authorities reporting a sharp uptick in seasonal flu cases and urging widespread vaccination, particularly among vulnerable populations.
The Centre for Health Protection revealed Thursday that seasonal influenza indicators have breached...
LOS ANGELES — Catastrophic wildfires are raging through Los Angeles County, transforming picturesque neighborhoods into apocalyptic landscapes of destruction and leaving a trail of tragedy in their wake.
The blazes, fueled by hurricane-force winds and unprecedented dry conditions, have already...
Starting January 15, residents in Hong Kong can earn up to HK$3,000 for reporting illegal use of public housing, as announced by the Housing Authority on Wednesday. This initiative, dubbed the Report Public Housing Abuse Award scheme, aims to...
A severe winter monsoon is set to plunge temperatures across Hong Kong's New Territories to a bone-chilling 7 degrees Celsius, with health experts warning of an impending flu season that could peak around the Lunar New Year.
The Hong Kong...
HONG KONG — The Department of Health (DH) is warning citizens against falling prey to online scammers offering to register for public dental services, highlighting a growing trend of fraudulent schemes targeting vulnerable patients.
Unscrupulous touters are attempting to exploit...
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