More Covid-19 cases expected in Singapore but healthcare system can cope: Task force ministers, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore will see an uptick in Covid-19 cases now that restrictions have been eased, but its healthcare system is expected to be able to shoulder the burden. At the same time,
Jakarta warns residents of big fines for refusing Covid-19 vaccine, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia's capital Jakarta is threatening residents with fines of up to five million rupiah (S$474) for refusing Covid-19 vaccines, an unusually stiff penalty aimed at ensuring compliance with a new regulat
Australia reopens borders to non-citizens despite Omicron worries, World News,SYDNEY – Australia on Wednesday (Dec 15) reopened borders to vaccinated skilled migrants and foreign students after a near two-year ban on their entry, in a bid to boost an economy hit by stop-start Covid-19 lockdowns and
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
