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WHO warns Asia-Pacific to brace for an outbreak of Omicron-related infectionsWHO warns Asia-Pacific to brace for an outbreak of Omicron-related infections

WHO warns Asia-Pacific to brace for an outbreak of Omicron-related infections

ASEAN - Officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) stated on Friday that Asia-Pacific nations should increase their healthcare capacity…

December 4, 2021
The opening of a Chinese-built railway line in Laos is being hailed as a “game changer”The opening of a Chinese-built railway line in Laos is being hailed as a “game changer”

The opening of a Chinese-built railway line in Laos is being hailed as a “game changer”

Laos - Laos is scheduled to launch a US$6 billion (RM25.4 billion) railway constructed by the Chinese on Friday, despite…

December 3, 2021
Almost half of Myanmar’s population might become impoverished by 2022, UN saidAlmost half of Myanmar’s population might become impoverished by 2022, UN said

Almost half of Myanmar’s population might become impoverished by 2022, UN said

Myanmar - Myanmar's urban poverty is on track to quadruple next year, bringing almost half of the population below the…

December 2, 2021
After the US legislators arrive, China conducts exercises in Taiwan StraitAfter the US legislators arrive, China conducts exercises in Taiwan Strait

After the US legislators arrive, China conducts exercises in Taiwan Strait

Taiwan - Following a heated visit to the island by a delegation of American congressmen, the Chinese army conducted a…

December 1, 2021
PM Ismail Sabri hails Singapore visit as a successPM Ismail Sabri hails Singapore visit as a success

PM Ismail Sabri hails Singapore visit as a success

Singapore - Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Malaysia's Prime Minister, praised his first official visit to Singapore as a success.…

November 30, 2021
Close relationship between Malaysia, Singapore of immense importanceClose relationship between Malaysia, Singapore of immense importance

Close relationship between Malaysia, Singapore of immense importance

ASEAN - As close, immediate neighbours the deep relationship between Malaysia and Singapore is of immense importance to both sides,…

November 29, 2021
Hong Kong, China one step closer to allowing partial border reopeningHong Kong, China one step closer to allowing partial border reopening

Hong Kong, China one step closer to allowing partial border reopening

China - Hong Kong and Chinese authorities said a meeting on Thursday moved them closer to partially reopening the border…

November 28, 2021
Thailand has seen a steady rebound in tourism a month after reopeningThailand has seen a steady rebound in tourism a month after reopening

Thailand has seen a steady rebound in tourism a month after reopening

Thailand - Thailand was one of the first Asian nations to reopen to international visitors, and the country is slowly…

November 26, 2021
Singapore DBS branch hours extended by two hours due to digital banking outageSingapore DBS branch hours extended by two hours due to digital banking outage

Singapore DBS branch hours extended by two hours due to digital banking outage

Singapore - DBS bank’s country director for Singapore said that the bank's digital banking services have been down since Tuesday…

November 25, 2021
The Taliban has issued media standards and has prohibited shows starring female actressesThe Taliban has issued media standards and has prohibited shows starring female actresses

The Taliban has issued media standards and has prohibited shows starring female actresses

Afghanistan - The Taliban government has imposed a number of limitations on Afghan media, including the prohibition of female performers…

November 24, 2021