Asia

COVID-19 jab to remain a condition for new long-term passes and work passes in Singapore

By Massita Ahmad SINGAPORE, Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) — COVID-19 vaccination will continue to be a condition for the approval of…

Malaysia targets to be in world’s top 20 global startup company ecosystem by 2030

KOTA KINABALU (Sabah, Malaysia), Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia aims to be in the world’s top 20 Global Startup companies…

Pres Biden orders US strikes against ‘Iran-backed militias’ in Syria – Centcom

WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Joe Biden ordered air strikes in eastern Syria targeting facilities used by Iranian-backed militias,…

Domino’s Pizza Malaysia set to join largest international Domino’s group

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) — Domino’s Pizza Malaysia is set to become part of the largest Domino’s network outside of the…

Students’ return to China: China, Malaysia efforts appreciated

BEIJING, Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) — The Embassy of Malaysia in China has extended its appreciation to the Chinese and Malaysian governments…

The pandemic has set back fight against poverty in Asia by at least two years — ADB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) — The COVID-19 pandemic has set back the fight against poverty in Asia and the Pacific…

Singapore Reported 3,627 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Aug 24 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 3,627 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally to 1,822,187. Of…

Malaysia Reports 2,722 New COVID-19 Infections, 11 More Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 2,722 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the national total to…

Thailand’s GPO to scale up production of medical grade cannabis

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) — Thailand’s Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) will scale up plantation of…

S.Korea Reported 139,339 New COVID-19 Cases

SEOUL, Aug 24 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea reported 139,339 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight, compared to 24 hours ago,…