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The first international flight to Bali welcomes visitors backThe first international flight to Bali welcomes visitors back

The first international flight to Bali welcomes visitors back

Indonesia - With the first international passenger flight to the Indonesian vacation island in in two years, Bali started a…

February 18, 2022
After the Omicron wave passes, Singapore’s health minister says Covid-19 restrictions would be easedAfter the Omicron wave passes, Singapore’s health minister says Covid-19 restrictions would be eased

After the Omicron wave passes, Singapore’s health minister says Covid-19 restrictions would be eased

ASEAN - Once the Omicron transmission wave has peaked and begun to subside, Singaporeans should expect further loosening of Covid-19…

February 17, 2022
Gardeners in North Korea are sent to labor camps for failing to grow particular flowersGardeners in North Korea are sent to labor camps for failing to grow particular flowers

Gardeners in North Korea are sent to labor camps for failing to grow particular flowers

North Korea - The North Korean government has deported thousands of gardeners to labor camps after thousands of special flowers…

February 16, 2022
Myanmar junta won’t attend ASEAN summit after being snubbedMyanmar junta won’t attend ASEAN summit after being snubbed

Myanmar junta won’t attend ASEAN summit after being snubbed

Myanmar - Myanmar's junta on Monday (Feb 14) said it would not attend an upcoming ASEAN summit after the bloc's…

February 15, 2022
Following outrage, the New York Times has taken down the video “Singapore curry”Following outrage, the New York Times has taken down the video “Singapore curry”

Following outrage, the New York Times has taken down the video “Singapore curry”

Singapore - Furious critics in Singapore said that a video posted by the New York Times showing a Taiwan-based writer…

February 14, 2022
In the midst of the Covid spike, China promises help for Hong KongIn the midst of the Covid spike, China promises help for Hong Kong

In the midst of the Covid spike, China promises help for Hong Kong

China - As the territory confronts an expanding outbreak, China's administration overseeing issues in the city said it will fully…

February 12, 2022
Singapore’s space R&D to get a S$150 million investment from the governmentSingapore’s space R&D to get a S$150 million investment from the government

Singapore’s space R&D to get a S$150 million investment from the government

ASEAN - According to Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong, the government would invest S$150 million (RM468 million) on…

February 11, 2022
The history of Indonesian independence explored in a Dutch museumThe history of Indonesian independence explored in a Dutch museum

The history of Indonesian independence explored in a Dutch museum

Amsterdam - In a groundbreaking exhibition at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum, artifacts depicting Indonesia's battle for independence from the Dutch include a…

February 10, 2022
Children aged 5 to 11 in Singapore have the greatest rates of Covid-19 infectionChildren aged 5 to 11 in Singapore have the greatest rates of Covid-19 infection

Children aged 5 to 11 in Singapore have the greatest rates of Covid-19 infection

Singapore - Children and young people have the greatest incidences of Covid-19 infection among all age categories, and extra resources,…

February 9, 2022
Myanmar’s junta head indicated the Asean envoy can meet with Suu Kyi party membersMyanmar’s junta head indicated the Asean envoy can meet with Suu Kyi party members

Myanmar’s junta head indicated the Asean envoy can meet with Suu Kyi party members

Cambodia - A senior Cambodian official said on Monday that Myanmar military commander Min Aung Hlaing consented to prepare for…

February 8, 2022
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