In a strategic move to attract more Muslim travelers, Hong Kong has unveiled a significant expansion of its halal-certified facilities, including over 130 local restaurants and 39 hotels. This initiative comes as part of the city’s broader efforts to...
The Hong Kong government is considering implementing a cap on unsecured personal loans in a bid to address the growing issue of foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) overborrowing, Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han announced.
In a written response...
MANILA, Philippines - A moderate earthquake struck central Luzon on Thursday morning, shaking buildings and rattling windows across a wide swath of the region.
The 5.7-magnitude quake hit roughly 3 kilometers east of Tarlac City at around 6 a.m. local...
Police have dismantled a sophisticated illegal lending operation that preyed on foreign domestic workers, arresting 46 people in a two-day crackdown dubbed Operation "Dark Current," authorities announced Tuesday.
The suspects, including nine local men, one local woman, eight foreign men...
The public will soon get its first glimpse of Hong Kong's newest residents - a pair of giant pandas gifted by the Central Government.
The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB) and Ocean Park will hold a greeting ceremony on...
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Christopher "Bong" Go urged the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to fulfill its commitments under the Universal Health Care Act during a Senate Committee on Health hearing on November 25. Go, who chairs the committee,...
HONG KONG — A celebration of Filipino artistry and cultural identity is set to take center stage at the highly anticipated "Unity in Diversity: Filipino Artists Across Borders" exhibition organized by Galleria Camaya. The show is scheduled to open...
HONG KONG — The Government of Hong Kong released the "Blueprint for Arts & Culture & Creative Industries Development," outlining a comprehensive strategy for enhancing the region's artistic and cultural sectors. The announcement was made by Secretary for Culture,...
Indonesian authorities' decision to transfer death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso to Philippine custody has sparked mixed reactions among Filipino expatriates, particularly those from her home province of Catanduanes.
Nanette Balin Rigos, a teacher based in Indonesia for nearly two...
Hong Kong authorities issued a cold weather preparation advisory Wednesday as a cold front approaches the city, bringing temperatures down to 15 degrees Celsius (59 Fahrenheit) in urban areas later this week.
Acting Assistant Cheng Yuen-chung of the Hong Kong...
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