China's new COVID wave set to hit 65 million cases a week
An infection wave similar to the last is not expected this time, but health authorities are warning that the elderly and sick are at risk.
Fri May 26 2023
Beijing swings from anger over zero-COVID to coping with infections
Anger over China's previous COVID policies gave way to worry about coping with infection.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Guangzhou's real-world study shows Sinovac effective against Delta variant
A recent research on the effectiveness of two doses of COVID-19 vaccine showed that it provided sufficient protection against the spread of the deadly Delta variant worldwide.
Mon Sep 13 2021
Explainer - Are Chinese COVID-19 shots effective against the Delta variant?
Here are the views from China's health experts about the effectiveness of home-grown vaccines against the Delta.
Tue Jun 29 2021
COVID-19: Adequate essential items, no need panic buying - Rosol
Rosol said the supply of essential goods was always sufficient throughout the period the country was facing the COVID-19 transmissions.
Sun Dec 13 2020
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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024