Jacinda Ardern’s successor Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand PM
Mr Hipkins built a reputation as the minister who led New Zealand’s Covid-19 strategy.Continue Reading
Japan whaling firm pins hopes on vending machines to revive sales
The products on sale mainly contain whales caught in Japan, a company spokesperson said, with prices ranging from 1,000 yen (US$8) to 3,000 yen. Although the government maintains that eating whale meat is a cherished part of Japan’s culture, consumption which peaked in the early 1960s has steadily declined asContinue Reading
Frontline Wuhan: The first city struck by COVID-19 learns its lessons
Ai Fen, director of the emergency department at the Central Hospital of Wuhan, was on the frontline when she started seeing patients with a mysterious SARS-like pneumonia. A snapshot of her initial report – which warned that the illness was likely to be highly contagious and dangerous – was sharedContinue Reading
China Covid: Coffins sell out as losses mount
In rural Shanxi province, the BBC found evidence of a considerable death toll from the virus.Continue Reading
Events, talks to mark South Korea ties
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea is planning to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of its bilateral relationship with Thailand with a series of events throughout the year, according to South Korea’s ambassador to Thailand, Moon Seoung-hyun on Tuesday.Continue Reading
She sold S$70,000 worth of products online in a week: Meet the deaf livestreamer breaking glass ceilings
Hundreds of hearing people tune in to watch Lily Goh present the latest fashion, beauty and luxury items in sign language each night. Some even ask for a crash course in sign language. She tells CNA Women how she hopes to break communication barriers for the deaf community.Continue Reading
New Bang Sue logo process ruled inappropriate
The “special” method used to hire a contractor for the nameplate and logo redesign of Bang Sue Grand Station was not appropriate, the probe into the issue has concluded.Continue Reading
Probe of Bang Sue new logo concludes
The “special” method used to hire a contractor for the nameplate and logo redesign of Bang Sue Grand Station was not appropriate, the probe into the issue has concluded.Continue Reading
Commentary: COVID-19 is running rampant in China – but herd immunity remains elusive
Lessons from other countries’ experiences suggest herd immunity would not be a realistic goal for China, says this academic.Continue Reading
Commentary: The world ignores Myanmar’s plight at its peril
Nearly two years on from a military coup, Myanmar has slid into civil war. A failed state in the heart of Asia benefits no one, says Bloomberg Opinion’s Clara Ferreira Marques.Continue Reading