Indonesia trials gift of chicks to wean children off of smartphones, Asia News,Officials in one Indonesian city have hatched a plan to wean children off smartphones – by giving them their own fluffy chicks to raise. Around 2,000 four-day-old chicks will be handed out to pupils at elementary and juni
Indonesia's defence minister says 'understands, respects' Aukus pact, Asia News,Indonesia's defence minister has said his country understands the reasons behind the United States, Australia and Britain establishing the Aukus security agreement, though at a forum at the weekend re
First Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Southeast Asia pulls in a whopping 95k people to Sentosa, Digital News,It’s been a good couple of years since Pokémon GO was released into the wild, but the augmented reality mobile game remains very much all the rage around here. So much so that a special Pokémon GO
Taiwan is at the core of China's core interests: Chinese defence minister, Asia News,BEIJING — Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe on Tuesday (Nov 22) told his US counterpart that Taiwan is at the core of China's core interests and was a \”red-line\” that must not be crossed. \”The resolution
Thailand to seek travel bubbles with China, Malaysia, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand will have talks on bilateral travel bubble arrangements with China and Malaysia later this month, an official said on Monday (Feb 7), as part of efforts to bolster a steady recovery in its crucial tourism sector. Thai
China state media says US Vice-President Kamala Harris seeking to divide Asia, Asia News,HANOI/SHANGHAI – Chinese state media on Wednesday (Aug 25) accused US Vice-President Kamala Harris of seeking to drive a wedge between China and its South-east Asian neighbours with her comments that Beijing use
Malaysia arrests 10 over links with South Philippines militants, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian police have arrested 10 people on suspicion of aiding the movement of militants between the eastern state of Sabah and the southern Philippines, a hotbed of Islamic insurgency, the second batch of
Obesity among Asia-Pacific children is a growing health crisis – researchers, Health News,KUALA LUMPUR – Obesity rates among children in Asia-Pacific are rising at a rapid rate, and more action is needed to encourage healthier lifestyles and ease pressure on fledgling healthcare systems, researchers
Bali holds mass prayers for reopening from coronavirus lockdown, Asia News,KARANGASEM, Indonesia – Bali conducted mass prayers on Sunday as the Indonesian resort island prepares to reopen to tourists shut out due to the Covid-19 pandemic. More than a thousand people attended a prayer at Besakih Hind
Malaysia to stop using Sinovac vaccine after supply ends: Minister, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's health ministry on Thursday (July 15) said the country will stop administering the Covid-19 vaccine produced by China's Sinovac once its supplies end, as it has a sufficient number o
Myanmar protesters clap to denounce junta as region focuses on crisis, Asia News,Protesters in Myanmar clapped together in a show of dissent against the military junta on Monday (April 5) as a regional bloc prepared for talks on the crisis that has killed nearly 600 people. Clapping began in various
Snipers to cull up to 10,000 camels in drought-stricken Australia, World News,SYDNEY – Snipers took to helicopters in Australia on Wednesday (Jan 8) to begin a mass cull of up to 10,000 camels as drought drives big herds of the feral animals to search for water closer to remote towns, endangering in
Philippines extends partial coronavirus curbs in Manila, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines extended on Friday partial Covid-19 restrictions in the capital Manila until the end of February in a bid to slow a spike in infections after year-end holidays, officials said, warning the curbs could further
Thailand to lift Covid-19 curbs on nightlife from June, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand will allow night clubs and karaoke bars to resume regular hours starting in June, a senior official said on Friday, dropping most of its remaining pandemic restrictions as daily infections decline. Thailand's n
Monsoon flooding forces thousands from their homes in Myanmar, Asia News,YANGON – Days of heavy monsoon rain and dangerously high river levels in Myanmar have forced more than 18,000 people from their homes and flooded at least one camp for people displaced by recent fighting, authorities and a poli
Sega establishes new Singapore HQ in move to dominate regional markets, Digital News,It would seem that Singapore's attractiveness as both a global and regional hub continues to hold strong. Following the arrival of THQ Nordic on these shores, the latest gaming addition is set to be none other
