Indonesia Signs Agreements On 100 Million Vaccine Procurements With Novavax, Astrazeneca
JAKARTA, Dec 31 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia signed agreements on 100 million vaccine procurements, with U.S. biotechnology company Novavax and British-Swedish…
Tokyo’s Medical System Enters “Critical Stage” As COVID-19 Cases Climb
TOKYO, Dec 31 (NNN-NHK) – Japan confirmed 3,841 new daily COVID-19 cases yesterday, bringing the nation’s cumulative total to 231,223…
Foreign Vessel Detained For Anchoring Without Permission
MELAKA (a state in southwestern Malaysia), Dec 31 (NNN-Bernama) — A Malta-registered vessel with 26 crew was detained for anchoring…
Myanmar Extends Entry Restriction For Travellers To End Of Jan
YANGON, Dec 31 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, decided yesterday, to extend temporary entry restrictions, for all visitors,…
New Ways To Fete New Year 2021
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (NNN-Bernama) — Among the most awaited moments by Malaysians with only one more day to go…
Aussies Farewell 2020 Under Strict COVID-19 Conditions
SYDNEY, Dec 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australia’s New Year’s Eve celebrations have been hampered by fresh COVID-19 cases in Sydney and…
Indian Parliament Speaker Seeks Probe Into Death Of Lawmaker
NEW DELHI, Dec 31 (NNN-PTI) – Speaker of the lower house of Indian parliament, Om Birla, yesterday sought a high-level…
Pakistan Invites Afghan Businessmen To Join CPEC
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (NNN-APP) – Speaker of Pakistan National Assembly, Asad Qaisar, invited Afghan businessmen to take part in economic…
Singapore Reports 27 New COVID-19 Cases Including SIA pilot who initially tested negative
SINGAPORE, Dec 31 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 27 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, bringing the total confirmed…
Iran Accepts Partial Payment Of Iraqi Energy Debt Through Barter Mechanism
TEHRAN, Dec 30 (NNN-IRNA) – Iraq paid “part” of its energy debt to Iran through a barter agreement, an Iranian…