South Korean doctors find risk factors for severe Covid-19 cases, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean doctors have found certain underlying conditions that may make some Covid-19 patients more severely affected by the disease, a professor at Yeungnam University Medical Center said on Wednesday. The findi
Japan Empress Masako turns 56, still recovering her mental health, Asia News,TOKYO – Japanese Empress Masako, still recovering from stress-induced mental health issues, said Monday (Dec 9) she was happy to have completed her duties as part of Emperor Naruhito's enthronement rituals and pledged
China investigates top Buddhist leader for sexual assault, China News,BEIJING – The former head of China's government-run Buddhist association is under criminal investigation for alleged sexual assault, the country's top religious authority said Thursday. Xuecheng, a Communist Party member
12 staycations under $300 that you can use your SingapoRediscovers vouchers on, Lifestyle News,Here are 12 best Singapore staycation deals that are under $300 a night and eligible for SingapoRediscovers vouchers redemption. Plus, an extra 5 per cent off! If you’re looking to use your SingapoRediscov
Macron vows to rebuild Notre-Dame within five years, World News,PARIS – French President Emmanuel Macron vowed on Tuesday (April 16) to rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral \”within five years\”, after a fire that toppled the steeple of the 850-year-old landmark and caused major damage to the roof. \”We will r
Myanmar says it's committed to Asean peace plan, despite general's snub, Asia News,Myanmar's military rulers pledged on Sunday (Oct 24) to co-operate \”as much as possible\” with a peace plan agreed with Asean, despite a stern rebuke of the regional bloc for excluding the country's
Twitter, Facebook disable Trump video tribute to Floyd over copyright complaint, World News,WASHINGTON – Twitter, Facebook and Instagram disabled President Donald Trump's campaign tribute video to George Floyd on their platforms on Friday (June 5), citing copyright complaints. The clip, which s
Hong Kong actor Law Kar Ying suffers from urinary incontinence after operation to remove prostate, Entertainment News,Law Kar Ying went to China earlier this month to film a movie and posted photos on social media of him having dinner with the crew. The 72-year-old Hong Kong actor looked to be in hi
Vietnam bans wildlife trade to curb risk of pandemics, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has issued a directive to ban the South-east Asian country's wildlife trade with immediate effect in order to reduce the risk of new pandemics, a government statement said. Th
Backpackers out, protesters in: Bangkok hostels offer secret refuge, Asia News,BANGKOK – As thousands of Thai protesters try to keep up months of anti-establishment rallies, dozens of hostels across Bangkok have thrown open their doors to give weary demonstrators a refuge, sometimes for free. Since
