Developing nations' plea to world's wealthy at UN: Stop vaccine hoarding, World News,UNITED NATIONS – Leaders from developing nations warned the UN General Assembly this week that Covid-19 vaccine hoarding by wealthy countries left the door open for the emergence of new coronavirus variant
Ecuador makes Covid-19 vaccination compulsory for ages 5 and above, World News,BOGOTA – Ecuador's government said on Thursday (Dec 23) it has made it obligatory for eligible people to be vaccinated against Covid-19, amid an increase in cases and the circulation of new variants of the disease. A
Organisers show off Olympic village a month before Tokyo 2020 begins, Asia News,TOKYO – Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics opened the athletes' village to the media on Sunday (June 20), showing off apartments and a timber-laced shopping plaza where 11,000 athletes would stay and mingle during the
Indonesia finds Covid deaths more than 3 times higher for the unvaccinated, Asia News,JAKARTA – The Covid-19 death rate for people in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta who were not vaccinated was more than three times higher than those who were, according to new health ministry data. The mortality r
Travel corridors for vaccinated passengers could open in second half of 2021: Transport Minister, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Bilateral travel corridors for vaccinated passengers from places with low to moderate infection rates may well happen in the second half of this year, said Transport Minister
Restrictions on alcohol and live entertainment to be lifted; nightlife sector to be studied further, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Groups of up to 10 fully vaccinated people will be allowed to dine in at food and beverage (F&B) outlets, and the current 10.30pm cut-off for alcohol sales and consumpt
Congo to lose 1.3m Covid-19 shots after delayed distribution, World News,Health authorities are reallocating around 75 per cent of Democratic Republic of Congo's 1.7 million AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine doses to other African countries to make sure they're used before they expire, a UNICEF
Japan steps up vaccination effort to key daily rate of 1 million, Asia News,TOKYO, June 23 – Japan's daily rate of coronavirus vaccinations has reached a crucial milestone of 1 million, government data showed on Wednesday, as authorities scramble to recover lost time in inoculating the populati
What's the difference between Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji?, Lifestyle News,Selamat Hari Raya Puasa! It’s almost time for the Festival of Breaking the Fast, which falls on 13 May this year. But, it’s not to be confused for Hari Raya Haji, which follows on 20 July – they’re different days
Brad Bowyer resigns from PSP amid controversy over Facebook post, Singapore News,Former general election candidate Brad Bowyer has resigned from the Progress Singapore Party (PSP) on Wednesday (Aug 11) after one of his Facebook posts stirred controversy. A day earlier, he shared an image with words
South Korea reports highest Covid-19 case count since Jan 7, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's daily count of coronavirus cases topped 800 on Thursday (July 1), the highest since Jan 7, due to new cluster infections and the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant, officials said on Friday.
Thousands protest in New Zealand against Covid-19 vaccine mandate, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand beefed up security measures at its Parliament on Tuesday (Nov 9) as thousands of people gathered to protest against Covid-19 vaccine mandates and government lockdowns. All but two entrances to the
World can bring Covid-19 pandemic under control within months: WHO chief, World News,AsiaOne is launching a new section dedicated to environmental issues. Because we love the planet and we believe science. Starting from Earth Day 2021 (April 22), you’ll be able to find articles like this in one plac
Malaysia's health ministry calls for ban on Eid travel amid surge in Covid-19 cases, Malaysia News,Malaysia's health ministry has proposed retaining a ban on interstate travel throughout the Eid festive season, state news agency Bernama reported on Thursday (April 15), as the number of Cov
Anti-vaccine group 'Healing the Divide' founder apologises for asking followers to flood public hotlines, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The founder of an anti-vaccine group that discourages people from getting Covid-19 jabs has apologised for having asked followers to flood public hotlines wi
