World leaders return to UN with focus on pandemic, climate, World News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. UNITED NATIONS – World leaders are returning to the United Nations
'Such termination not considered wrongful dismissal': 52,000 employees remain unvaccinated against Covid-19 in Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Around 52,000 employees in Singapore have not taken any Covid-19 vaccine, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Monday (Dec 27). Around 6,70
To paktor or not to paktor: Survey shows that 69% of singles in Singapore feel safer going out with a vaccinated date, Lifestyle News,Thanks to the pandemic, all of us have adjusted our lives to adapt to the new norm. During this period, couples have been pushed to get more creative with their pakto
Philippines tightens border controls to keep out Omicron variant, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines on Sunday (Nov 28) further tightened border controls to keep out the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus, adding seven European countries to a travel ban that initially covered seven African natio
Singapore announces VTL with Malaysia – but only for air travel, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Vaccinated travellers will be able to take flights between Singapore and Malaysia without quarantine from Nov 29. The long-awaited reopening between the neighbouring countries will pave the way for families a
Get your shot, steady pom pi pi: Phua Chu Kang is back with infectious Covid-19 vaccine bop, Singapore News,With his trademark bling-bling jewellery, yellow wellington boots and fake curly hair, Phua Chu Kang (PCK) is back – again. It was only a year ago when he, played by Gurmit Singh reprising his
New Zealand to let in Covid-19 vaccinated travellers from low-risk countries next year, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand plans to allow quarantine-free entry to vaccinated travellers from low-risk countries from early next year as part of a phased reopening of its borders that were shut last year
'False sense of security' around vaccines as Europe again Covid-19 epicentre: WHO, World News,GENEVA — Europe is once again the epicentre of the Covid-19 pandemic amid a \”false sense of security\” over the protection offered by vaccines, World Health Organisation director-general Tedros Adh
Should we be worried about the new Omicron sub-variants in Singapore? Experts explain, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The increased transmissibility of the Omicron variant has seen the emergence of a number of sub-variants, with the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Sunday (May 15) announcing the first local
South Korea says AstraZeneca, Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines 87% effective after first shot, Asia News,SEOUL – One dose of Covid-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca and Pfizer was 86.6 per cent effective in preventing infections among people aged 60 and older, real world data released by South Korea showed on We
