Asia, a continent varied in culture and economic endowment, is, however, home to some of the gravest poverty challenges found anywhere. Whereas many countries in Asia have recorded notable advances in economic growth over the past few decades, extreme poverty remains an ongoing issue debilitating millions. The sharp contrast between life in flourishing cities and rural poverty-stricken areas is, therefore, …

Malaysia – Malaysia’s retirement system has been ranked third in Asia and 23rd globally despite a slight decrease in the country’s overall index value from 60.1 in 2020 to 59.6 in 2021, the 13th annual Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index (MCGPI) revealed. The study of 43 retirement income systems across the globe, which measures each retirement system through three …

Last Feb. 1, on the day of the convening of the newly elected parliament, the world was stunned as the Myanmar military, known as the Tatmadaw, seized power after the nation voted overwhelmingly for the return of Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy in the November 2020 election. Asean’s limits are well known, with the ideals …

MANILA – Beijing and Manila announced that they have reached an agreement on the joint exploration of oil and gas resources in the South China Sea. The announcement came after President Rodrigo Duterte lifted the ban on oil and gas exploration in the contested West Philippine Sea area. According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China …