Singapore relaxes COVID travel curbs, mask rules further
Masks will also not be required to be worn on public transport, the health ministry said in a statement.
Thu Feb 09 2023
COVID travel curbs against Chinese visitors 'discriminatory' - State media
South Korea and Spain joined a growing list of countries, including the United States, India and others, to impose COVID tests for travellers from China.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Singapore readies Changi airport as travel curbs ease
Singapore aims to recover air passenger volume to half of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022, the government said.
Wed Mar 30 2022
IATA calls for governments to rescind travel bans
Public health organisations, including the WHO, have advised against travel curbs to contain the spread of Omicron.
Thu Dec 09 2021
Indonesia tightens travel curbs as it braces for Omicron arrival
Indonesia has yet to announce the detection of Omicron, but is stepping up measures to minimise the potential impact.
Thu Dec 02 2021
FACTBOX: Global spread of Omicron cases and associated travel curbs
Following is a selected country-by-country snapshot of confirmed Omicron cases and travel restrictions imposed.
Mon Nov 29 2021
Omicron variant detected in more countries as scientists race to find answers
The detection of Omicron triggered global alarm as governments around the world scrambled to impose new travel curbs.
Mon Nov 29 2021
Malaysia eases travel curbs as COVID outbreak slows
According to the Ministry of Health, the vaccination rate for the adult population has reached 90 per cent, Ismail Sabri said.
Mon Oct 11 2021
Oil holds near multi-year highs amid demand recovery
The gains were underpinned by an improved outlook for demand as increased COVID-19 vaccinations help lift travel curbs.
Mon Jun 14 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now.
Wed Feb 24 2021
US issues travel curbs for Chinese Communist Party members - NYT
The new policy limited the maximum validity of travel visas for party members and their families to one month and a single entry.
Thu Dec 03 2020
Australia may open borders to Asia as it records third day without local COVID-19 case
PM Scott Morrison ruled out entry from the United States or Europe, but said Australia may allow people from low-risk countries such as Taiwan, Japan, Singapore and even provinces in China.
Tue Nov 10 2020
Japan lifts coronavirus travel curbs to help economy bounce back
Airlines are also restarting some domestic flights as demand picks up
Fri Jun 19 2020
Iraq parliament panel asks government to 'reciprocate' to US travel curbs
The committee made its call after a meeting in Baghdad.
Sun Jan 29 2017
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024