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Strong ASEAN Defence Cooperation Can Ensure Region’s Security – Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (NNN-Bernama) — A strong ASEAN military cooperation can guarantee the security and stability of the region…

S.Korea’s Online Shopping Grows 16.8 Percent In Aug

SEOUL, Oct 5 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea’s online shopping logged a double-digit growth in Aug, as the continued COVID-19 resurgence…

Australia’s Victoria State Breaks Grim COVID-19 Daily Record

SYDNEY, Oct 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australia’s state of Victoria embraced the highest daily increase of COVID-19 cases today, with 1,763…

IATA: Raising Charges Will Hamper Air Travel Post-pandemic Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (NNN-Bernama) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that airports and air navigation service providers’…

S’pore May Facilitate Nuclear-powered Subs But Must Abide By Its Laws During Port Calls

SINGAPORE, Oct 5 (NNN-Bernama) — Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine programme is expected to take more than 10 years before it rolls…

Zuckerberg Apologises For WhatsApp, Facebook Disruption

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (NNN-Bernama) — Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to users around the world who faced disruption…

Malaysia Summons Envoy Over Encroachment Of Chinese Vessels Into Its Waters

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 5 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called in China’s ambassador on Monday to convey Malaysia’s…

Hike In COVID-19 Cases In Singapore No Obstacle To Border Reopening

JOHOR BAHRU (Johor, Malaysia), Oct 5 (NNN-Bernama) — The hike in COVID-19 cases in Singapore will not hinder talks between…

Gas Explosion In Uzbek Capital Forces Building Residents To Evacuate

TASHKENT, Oct 5 (NNN-XINHUA) – A gas explosion in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent, caused damage to several apartment units, with…

Japan’s Kishida To Call For General Election On Oct 31

TOKYO, Oct 5 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s new Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, said yesterday, he plans to call for a general…