China’s zero-COVID policies save lives – but not livelihoods
BEIJING: China’s ultra-strict COVID-19 curbs are taking a toll on businesses and jobseekers as Beijing stresses again and again the need to maintain its zero-tolerance approach to the virus, to save lives, if not livelihoods. Since 2020, China has reported 5,226 COVID-19 fatalities among its population of 1.4 billion. InContinue Reading
From new wellness spots to improved accessibility: The plan to turn Dempsey into a green lifestyle destination
The Singapore Land Authority is looking out for more innovative concepts to draw crowds.Continue Reading
PM skips temple to avoid clash
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was forced to skip a stop in his tour of flooded riverside communities in Nonthaburi, after learning that a group of protesters were waiting for him at a temple in Muang district.Continue Reading
Australia floods: Three states issue evacuation orders after heavy rain
Parts of the country have received several times their average October rainfall in just 24 hours.Continue Reading
Vikram Vedha, Drishyam 2: Is Bollywood’s remake factory crumbling?
Remakes of southern Indian films have worked well for Bollywood for years – but will that change soon?Continue Reading
MDEC launches Digital Climate Action Pledge
 Introduced corporate pledge aimed at boosting sustainability Pledge jointly developed by MDEC, in partnership with UNGCMYB The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has jointly launched the MDEC launches Digital Climate Action Pledge (Mdcap) in partnership with UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB).
Minister of communications and multimedia Annuar Musa launched…Continue Reading
Govt agencies to be e-friendly
The government has enacted a new law mandating that government agencies must have an electronic channel to serve the public, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said on Thursday.Continue Reading
Thai students flock back to China after reopening
More than 670 Thais have returned to China to continue their studies after their education was suspended for over two years due to Covid-19, according to the Thai-Chinese Students Association (TCSA).Continue Reading
Nearly 700 Thai students flock back to China after reopening
More than 670 Thais have returned to China to continue their studies after their education was suspended for over two years due to Covid-19, according to the Thai-Chinese Students Association (TCSA).Continue Reading
The ‘miraculous’ potatoes claimed to alleviate poverty in northern China
Zhangbei, in northern China, is said to have been lifted out of poverty after President Xi suggested they plant a new type of potato.Continue Reading