BUENOS AIRES — Liam Payne, the former member of the popular boyband One Direction, has died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel in the upscale Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, according to Argentine police.
The incident...
Hong Kong has once again been named the world's freest economy, according to the annual report from the Fraser Institute released on Monday.
The global think tank's "Economic Freedom of the World" report ranked the city first out of 165...
Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday outlined a sweeping set of initiatives to position Hong Kong as a premier global destination for arts, sports, and tourism.
In his highly anticipated Policy Address, Lee said the newly formed Culture, Sports and...
SEOUL, South Korea — Two Filipino domestic workers who fled their jobs without permission under a pilot program in Seoul have been deported back to their home country, the South Korean Justice Ministry announced Monday.
The pair, who were part...
MANILA (AP) – In a significant step towards enhancing the skills and employability of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) formalized a partnership on Tuesday. The...
MANILA – Despite the economic challenges facing the world, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have stepped up their financial support for their loved ones back home.
Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) shows personal remittances from OFWs rose 3.3%...
Firefighters in Hong Kong battled a towering blaze at a public cargo working area in the Yau Ma Tei district on Monday, as billowing smoke and flames engulfed the facility.
The fire, which was upgraded to a three-alarm incident, broke...
MANILA – The Philippines showcased its prowess in the martial arts arena, clinching an impressive 16 medals at the recent Asian Kickboxing Championship in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino, who also serves as the President of...
MANILA — In a significant move to alleviate the financial strain on chronic kidney disease patients, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has announced an increase in the reimbursement rate for hemodialysis sessions from PHP4,000 to PHP6,350. This change...
A wave of opposition is mounting against Hong Kong's proposed tobacco-control policies, as businesses and several lawmakers warn that a complete ban on menthol, fruit-flavored, and electronic cigarettes could cripple the city's economy and deter tourists.
Authorities have outlined ten...
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