Young Chinese put kids, marriage on back burner at record rate as cost pressures and COVID-19 overwhelm
2022-12-22
The number of couples that registered for marriage in China is on pace to hit a historic low this year.Continue Reading
Flash floods expected in 6 states in Malaysia as monsoon rain moves south
2022-12-22
Malaysia’s meteorological department forecast continuous rains through Thursday in several states, including Terengganu. Flash floods on Thursday may affect these areas in Johor: Kota Tinggi, around Sedili Kechil and Ulu sungai Sedili Besar, Muar (Bandar, Bandar Maharani and Jalan Bakri) , as well as Mersing (Bandar Padang Endau). In Pahang, it affectsContinue Reading
Commentary: Adapting Asia Pacific tourism to a post-pandemic future
2022-12-21
Asia’s tourism industry can recalibrate the travel market to promote interregional travel and redress the balance away from China, say researchers.Continue Reading
‘What licence are you talking about’: Malaysian campsite operators in the dark over licensing
2022-12-21
Most campsite operators CNA spoke to said that they are not aware of any licensing requirements which they should fulfil to operate their businesses.Continue Reading
UN council demands end to Myanmar violence in first resolution in decades
2022-12-21
UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council adopted its first resolution on Myanmar in 74 years on Wednesday (Dec 21) to demand an end to violence and urge the military junta to release all political prisoners, including ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Myanmar has been in crisis since the armyContinue Reading
WHO expresses concern about COVID-19 situation in China
2022-12-21
The World Health Organization is concerned about a spike in COVID-19 infections in China and is supporting the government to focus its efforts on vaccinating people at the highest risk across the country, the head of the UN agency said on Wednesday (Dec 21). Infections have recently spiked in theContinue Reading
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s visit to Beijing ignites hopes for warmer ties: Analysts
2022-12-21
LABOR KEEN ON CHINA TIES Since Australia’s Labor Party took power in May, it has been seeking to repair ties with China. Compared with the previous government led by the Liberal Party, the current administration has “toned down on the rhetoric and improved the atmosphere for relations”, Prof Thayer toldContinue Reading
First foreign COVID-19 vaccines head to China from Germany
2022-12-21
The shipment of the BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines comes after China agreed to allow German nationals in the country to get the shot.Continue Reading
China, Australia ministers meet as trading partners seek to restore ties
2022-12-21
“NO GRIEVANCES” Wang told his counterpart that China and Australia had no fundamental conflicts of interest and they should use the 50th anniversary of ties to reorganise and restart relations, China’s foreign ministry said. “China and Australia have no historical grievances and no fundamental conflicts of interest, and should andContinue Reading
‘I can only wait and hope’: Mother of missing Thai sailor prays for his return after warship sinks
2022-12-21
The HTMS Sukhothai corvette was carrying 105 navy officers from Chumphon to Prachuap Port in Bang Saphan, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, when fierce winds and waves caused seawater to enter the vessel and damage its electric system. A power failure that ensued stopped the ship’s engine and made it unableContinue Reading