Several cities in China add COVID-19 curbs as millions still under lockdown
BEIJING: Several COVID-hit Chinese cities from the country’s east to west imposed fresh restrictions and lockdowns on their populations on Thursday (Aug 11) to contain flare-ups that are again threatening to disrupt local economies. Reducing people’s unnecessary movement for a few days – a softer type of lockdown – asContinue Reading
Assad’s strategy in southern Syria fated to fail
On July 27, Syrian tanks rolled into the former rebel stronghold of Tafas, in western Syria’s Daraa province. The aggression, ostensibly to root out supporters of Islamic State (ISIS), came just three days after military leaders suggested the operation could be avoided if the people they sought were voluntarily handed over. Yet no matter what the government claims – or […]
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Seat belts mandatory for all seated in vehicle from Sept 5
Police will begin enforcing the new traffic law requiring everyone in a vehicle to wear a seat belt from early next month.Continue Reading
Tencent-backed China health information unicorn censored online
A Chinese health information provider valued at more than US$1bil (RM4.45bil) by investors including IDG Capital and Tencent Holdings Ltd has had at least five of its social media accounts frozen by what appears to be government censors. Read full storyContinue Reading
US-China rivalry dividing the world in two
Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan has elicited a strong response from China: days of simulated attack on Taiwan with further drills announced, plus a withdrawal from critical ongoing conversations with the US on climate change and the military. This strong reaction was predictable. President Xi had earlier warned President Biden not “to play with […]
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GoCar partners Green EV Charge for electic charging
Aims to enhance EV charging convenience across Malaysia
EV users to easy access to charging stations via the GoCar app GoCar Malaysia has announced a collaboration with Green EV Charge, a joint venture company between Yinson Green Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd and GreenTech Malaysia Alliances Sdn Bhd.Â
In a statement, the mobility-as-a-service platform…Continue Reading
India woman’s post on Pakistani friend wins hearts on social media
The two women met at Harvard Business School and found they had more similarities than differences.Continue Reading
Cop-on-cop killing rocks and roils Indonesia
JAKARTA – Public outrage and the direct treatment of President Joko Widodo have led on the arrest of a successful police general falsely accused of ordering the particular murder and future cover-up of his very own aide-de-camp in a dark colored drama that has transfixed Indonesia. The case possesses revealed the existence of groupe, or what personal coordinating minister Mohammad Mahfud MD described as “headquarters […]
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2,316 new Covid patients, 35 more deaths
There were thirty-five more Covid-19 deaths and 2, 316 new patients accepted to hospitals on Wednesday, the Ministry of Public Health reported on Thurs.Continue Reading
PM: Malaysia keen on ESG plan with Japan under Look East Policy
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia wishes to explore new assistance related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) with Japan underneath the Look East Plan (LEP), says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Read full story Continue Reading