Covid-19 vaccine: Over 80% sign-up rate among Singapore students in graduating cohorts, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – More than 80 per cent of secondary school and pre-university students in graduating cohorts who have been offered the Covid-19 vaccine have registered to get the jab, Education Minister
Thousands protest against Indonesian bill to ban extramarital sex, Asia News,Thousands of students protested at rallies across Indonesia on Monday against a new criminal code that would outlaw sex outside marriage and gay sex, as lawmakers met the president to discuss how to proceed with a bill that
Seoul earmarks more than US$260 million for rail, roads in North Korea, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea has earmarked more than US$260 million to build new railways and roads in the North, an official said Thursday (Nov 8), as Seoul pushes ahead with cross-border projects despite international sanctio
China has stepped up efforts to infiltrate Taiwan, says President Tsai Ing-wen, China News,TAIPEI – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen said on Friday (May 10) that China has stepped up its efforts to infiltrate and gain influence on the island. Ms Tsai, speaking to reporters after a national security mee
Johor aims to not depend on Singapore for treated water by 2022: Malaysian minister, Malaysia News,PUTRAJAYA – The Malaysian government expects Johor to no longer be dependent on the supply of treated water from Singapore by 2022, said Minister for Water, Land and Natural Resources Xavier Jayakumar,
S. Korean court to rule on K-pop star Seungri's arrest, Asia News,South Korean pop star Seungri arrived at court Tuesday to await a decision on whether he should be arrested over charges including prostitution in a snowballing sex scandal. The 28-year-old singer from popular boy band BIGBANG an
Australia may open borders to Asia as it records third day without local Covid-19 case, World News,SYDNEY – Australia is considering opening its borders to Asian countries, including parts of China, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Tuesday (Nov 10), as Canberra seeks to revive an economy ravage
Avoid self-medication with ibuprofen against Covid-19 symptoms: WHO, World News,GENEVA – The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended on Tuesday (March 17) that people suffering from Covid-19-like symptoms should avoid self-medicating with ibuprofen, after French authorities warned that anti-infl
Singapore, Malaysia to discuss reopening of border during Muhyiddin's visit on May 4, Singapore News,Political leaders from both sides of the Causeway are expected to discuss the reopening of the border at a meeting in early May, Malaysian Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said on Monday (A
Evacuee lockdown ordered as Philippine volcano Taal continues to seethe, Asia News,TANAUAN, Philippines – Philippine officials ordered a crackdown on Monday (Jan 20) on people being allowed daily visits to the homes they fled after Taal volcano erupted, citing risks that it could still explode at an
