Asia

New Zealand Reports 8,435 New Community Cases Of COVID-19

WELLINGTON, May 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand recorded 8,435 new community cases of COVID-19 and 15 more deaths, the Ministry…

S.Korea Reports 26,344 New COVID-19 Cases

SEOUL, May 24 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea reported 26,344 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight, compared to 24 hours ago,…

Malaysia Keen To Learn From Itabashi’s Experience In Addressing Covid-19 Impact

TOKYO, May 24 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob began his maiden visit to Japan on Tuesday by…

Malaysia Reports 1,544 New COVID-19 Cases, Two More Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia recorded 1,544 new COVID-19 infections, as of midnight, bringing the total tally to…

UN says rich countries putting children around the world at risk

UNITED NATIONS, May 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rich countries are creating unsafe living conditions for children both at home and around…

Malaysian Pm Receives Honorary Doctorate In Medicine From Japan’s Nihon University

TOKYO, May 24 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob was Tuesday awarded the Honorary Doctorate in Medicine by…

Vietnam’s Top Legislature Starts Session On Socio-Economic Development, Budget

HANOI, May 24 (NNN-VNA) – The 15th National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam, the country’s top legislature, opened its third session…

Indonesia, Serbia Agree To Boost Bilateral Cooperation

JAKARTA, May 24 (NNN-ANTARA) – The ministers of foreign affairs of Indonesia and Serbia, agreed here yesterday, to boost bilateral…

Philippine Ferry Catches Fire At Sea, Seven Dead

MANILA, May 24 (NNN-PNA) – A ferry with 124 passengers and 10 crew members on board, caught fire yesterday, while…

APEC Meeting Calls For Efforts To Ensure Open Trade, Equitable Vaccine Access

BANGKOK, May 24 (NNN-TNA) – Trade officials and representatives from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies, called for efforts to…