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People called on to reduce wildlife meat demand

Hanoi: The USAID Biodiversity Conservation has launched a wild meat demand reduction campaign urging government agencies and Vietnamese citizens nationwide to enhance their actions for

2024 National Press Festival wraps up

HCM City: The 2024 National Press Festival wrapped up in Ho Chi Minh City on March 17.

With the theme of “Vietnamese Press – Pioneering, Innovation

Trump’s hush money criminal trial postponed 30 days

HOUSTON: A judge in the state of New York agreed Friday to delay Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial for another month, according to media outlets.

The former president’s attorneys had requested a 90-day delay, but the judge ruled for a 30-day a…

PDEA warns public vs. marijuana-flavored vapes

MANILA: The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Sunday cautioned the public on the use of electronic cigarettes amid an upsurge of vaping products with marijuana oil.

The PDEA and other law enforcers confiscated cannabis oil and marijuana ku…

MIC eyes investment in agro-industries

MANILA: The Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) is currently exploring possible investments in agro-industries.

“MIC is interested to invest in agro-industry. They are considering coco oil mills among others. But no details as of now. It’s a work …

Marcos signs PH Salt Industry Development Act

MANILA: In line with the government’s push to spur rural development and achieve salt self-sufficiency, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure strengthening and revitalizing the Philippine salt industry.

The 23-page law, now …

PH wants more women in UN peacekeeping operations

MANILA: The Philippines is eyeing to increase its engagement in peacekeeping operations of the United Nations (UN) and send more Filipino women to help maintain international peace and security.

The government issued the statement during the 9,574th …

4 soldiers killed in Maguindanao Sur ambush

CAMP SIONGCO: Four government soldiers were killed in an ambush perpetrated by suspected Dawlah Islamiya (DI) terrorists in Datu Hoffer Ampatuan town, Maguindanao del Sur province on Sunday morning.

The soldiers were heading back to base at about 10 …