Hong Kong authorities warned on Thursday (Nov 12) of a "worrying" trend of unlinked COVID-19 cases, and will suspend all face-to-face activities in kindergartens and...

United States President Donald Trump skipped a virtual summit with his Southeast Asian counterparts on Saturday (Nov 14), the 3rd year in a row that...

Wanting to end a dangerous military standoff in the western Himalayas, India and China are formulating an idea that involves creating no-patrol zones, pulling back...

Brazill health regulator Anvisa on Wednesday (Nov 11) allowed resumption of late-stage clinical trials for China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine, which have been suspended because of...

South Korean President Moon Jae-in and US President-elect Joe Biden reaffirmed their commitment to both countries' alliance and a calm Korean peninsula during their telephone...

Torrential rains from Typhoon Vamco lashed provinces in the Philippines' main Luzon island on Thursday (Nov 12), killing at least one person and paralysing parts...

US on Wednesday (Nov 11) warned of further sanctions against China, which it said "flagrantly violated" Hong Kong's autonomy after the disqualification of four pro-democracy...

Myanmar's military-backed opposition said on Tuesday (Nov 10)  there have been "many contentious events" during a parliamentary election two days ago that your ruling party...

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha urged calm from all sides on Tuesday (Nov 10) as tensions rise between royalist groups and protesters calling for reforms...

South Korea's spy chief has proposed a summit of the leaders of america, Japan and both Koreas through the Tokyo Olympics next year, the Chosun...

Mainland China reported 17 new COVID-19 cases on Nov 10, down from 22 reported a day earlier, the country's health authority said on Wednesday (Nov...

Philippine activists voiced concern on Monday (Nov 9) about President Rodrigo Duterte's choice of a new police chief, warning of unchecked human rights abuses ahead...

Australia is considering opening its borders to Parts of asia, including parts of China, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Tuesday (Nov 10), as Canberra...

Authorities in China’s financial hub of Shanghai have quarantined 186 persons and conducted COVID-19 tests on a lot more than 8,000 after a freight handler...

AMERICA on Monday (Nov 10) imposed sanctions on four more Chinese officials in Hong Kong's governing and security establishment over their alleged role in crushing...

The discovery of a Burberry jacket she does not recall buying proved to Chen Rui that she was right to have brought in experts to...

Schools in Malaysia will close from Monday (Nov 9), the training ministry announced on Sunday.The last day of the institution year in Kedah, Johor, Kelantan...

Chinese state media struck an optimistic tone on Monday (Nov 9) in editorials reacting to Democrat Joe Biden's win of the united states presidential elections,...

Malaysia reported 852 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday (Nov 8), taking the country's tally to 40,209 infections, as the federal government ordered schools nationwide to...

Japan formally proclaimed Crown Prince Akishino the first in line as heir to the throne on Sunday (Nov 8), the last of some ceremonies after...

Malaysia is reinstating its conditional movement control order (CMCO) across all but three states in Peninsular Malaysia for a month, as the united states continues...

The Malaysian government has taken a new, inclusive approach towards budget 2021, including consultations with the opposition, which is “for the benefit for all”, said...

The acquittal of a large number of Hong Kong protesters - often accompanied by withering court criticism of police - has triggered a backlash from...

After rooting for Kamala Harris as President-elect Joe Biden's running mate, people in her small ancestral Indian village woke up on Sunday (Nov 8) morning...

Malaysia reported 1,755 new COVID-19 cases on Friday (Nov 6), the biggest daily rise since the start of pandemic, taking the country's tally to 38,189...

China's exports posted strong growth again last month, extending an upward trend on the trunk of a consumption rebound among its major trading partners, official...

The Malaysian government intends to proceed with the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project as it can "generate a positive multiplier influence on the national...

China reported 33 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Friday in comparison to 36 cases a day earlier, medical commission said on Saturday (Nov...

A North Korean man who crossed the heavily fortified border with South Korea has said he really wants to defect south, Seoul officials said on...

China denied entry for some travellers from Britain, where more persons have died from COVID-19 than anywhere else in Europe, in a partial closure of...

North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly on Wednesday (Nov 4) introduced smoking bans in a few public places to supply citizens with "hygienic living environments," state...

The Myanmar President Office hit back at the army chief on Wednesday (Nov 4) for criticising the government's handling of an upcoming general election, warning...

India reported a daily jump of 50,210 coronavirus infections, taking its total to 8.36 million, medical ministry said on Thursday (Nov 5). This was the best...

Health officials in South Korea have approved a new test that is designed to discover both COVID-19 and seasonal influenza from the same samples, which...

Myanmar’s army chief said on Tuesday (Nov 3) the civilian government was making “unacceptable mistakes” in the run-up to a pivotal general election on Sunday,...

The Trump administration has notified Congress that it has approved the sale of US$600 million in armed drones to Taiwan, the latest in some arms...

China's shock, last second decision to suspend the record-breaking IPO of fintech giant Ant Group hammered shares of founder Jack Ma's e-commerce titan Alibaba on...

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam will travel to Beijing on Tuesday (Nov 3) to meet with Chinese officials to seek assist in reviving Hong Kong's...

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday (Nov 2) denounced Beijing over the arrests of eight opposition politicians in Hong Kong, saying China was...

Four Thai activists, including protest leader and rights lawyer Arnon Nampa, were freed in early stages Tuesday (Nov 3) and promised to keep fighting to...

An unbiased human rights expert dealing with the US is contacting Myanmar's government and military leadership to avoid persecuting supporters of the opposition ahead of...

Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte warned of another potentially damaging cyclone approaching the united states on Monday (Nov 2), as the death toll from the world's...

Pakatan Harapan (PH) has made six suggestions on budget 2021 during an engagement session with Finance Minister Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz on Sunday (Nov 1).Among...

Australia has stopped sending rock lobster to its biggest market of China after new Chinese customs inspections were imposed on the live seafood, a business...

Indian government forces killed a high rebel commander in Kashmir throughout a gun battle on Sunday (Nov 1) in the disputed region's main city, police...

As Myanmar prepares for an over-all election in a few days, an opposition politician has found a fresh method of connecting with voters facing coronavirus...

China reported 24 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday (Nov 1), identical to a day earlier, the country's national health authority reported on Monday.The National Health...

Mainland China reported 24 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday (Oct 31), down from 33 a day earlier, the country's national health authority said on Sunday.Of...

Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Saturday (Oct 31) called on all Members of Parliament to create aside their political dissimilarities to make sure that...

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Saturday (Oct 31) condemned what he called "terrorist" attacks in France, but also warned that remarks by President Emmanuel Macron...

Malaysia recorded 659 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday (Oct 31), less than the 799 infections a day earlier.No deaths and no new clusters were reported.“Of...

Seven pro-democratic lawmakers were arrested in Hong Kong on Sunday (Nov 1) on charges linked to obstructing a legislative council meeting in May, they said...

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo finished up a visit to Asia in Vietnam on Friday (Oct 30) after a tour marked by his repeated...

Muslims in South Asia vented their fury at France on Friday (Oct 30) and torched an effigy of President Emmanuel Macron over his recent remarks...

Johor Bahru district was declared a red zone on Thursday (Oct 29), said Johor health insurance and environment committee chairman R Vidyananthan. In a statement on...

Thai police carried one of the country's most visible protest leaders apparently unconscious from a van on Friday (Oct 30), as he and two others...

A Taiwanese pilot was killed on Thursday (Oct 29) after his fighter jet crashed off the island's eastern coast during routine training, the air force...

A US official on Wednesday (Oct 28) played down China's threats to punish US companies for selling arms to Taiwan, saying that Beijing was jeopardising...

Two days of meetings by the top US and Indian diplomatic and defence chiefs in New Delhi underscored a desire for growing military cooperation driven...

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo renewed the Trump administration’s rhetorical onslaught against China in Indonesia on Thursday (Oct 29) as the American presidential election...

Malaysia’s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has needed a bipartisan effort for the 2021 budget, which is due to be presented in the Malaysian parliament in...

Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition welcomed the "spirit of solidarity" among its component parties, said Senior Minister for Economy Azmin Ali following Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's...

US senators sought on Tuesday (Oct 27) to declare that China is committing genocide against Uighurs and other Turkic-speaking Muslims, a step that could crank...

India's tally of coronavirus cases stood less than 10,000 from the grim milestone of 8 million, as 43,893 new cases were reported within the last...

Hong Kong will reopen public beaches and improve the number of people permitted to sit together in bars and restaurants starting on Friday (Oct 30)...

Indian authorities come to mind elections in its third-largest state and a religious congregation could spread the coronavirus.The country's Election Commission issued a warning after...

Intense rains caused a landslide at a coal mine on Indonesia's Sumatra Island that killed 11 miners, authorities said on Thursday (Oct 22).The landslide occurred...

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of three weapons systems to Taiwan, including sensors, missiles and artillery that could have a complete...

At least 13 South Koreans have died after acquiring flu shots in recent days, according to official and local media reports, ramping up fears about...

As Indonesian President Joko Widodo marks the first year of his second term in office on Tuesday (Oct 20), analysts interviewed by CNA have raised...

China's environmental conditions are "grim", falling short of public expectations even after five years of efforts to really improve quality of air, boost clean energy...

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways said on Wednesday (Oct 21) it'll slash 5,900 jobs and end its regional Cathay Dragon brand, joining peers in cutting...

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Tuesday (Oct 20) that his country provides 50 billion yen (US$473 million) in low-interest loans to Indonesia to...

A former top fundraiser for President Donald Trump pleaded guilty Tuesday (Oct 20) to illegally lobbying the government to drop its probe in to the...

The president of the world's major Muslim-majority nation, Joko Widodo, called on Monday (Oct 19) for Indonesia not to rush the rollout of vaccines, citing...

India posted its lowest daily coronavirus caseload in nearly four months, data from the health ministry showed on Tuesday (Oct 20), as new cases maintained...

A Chinese drug trafficker who escaped from an Indonesian jail last month by tunneling through the sewage system has been found dead, police said on...

Malaysia recorded a lot more than 800 COVID-19 cases for a third day, with 865 new infections reported on Monday (Oct 19) taking the cumulative...

China reported 19 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Monday (Oct 19) up from 13 cases a day earlier, the health commission said on Tuesday.All...

Japan and Vietnam decided on Monday (Oct 19) to strengthen security and economic ties, including an agreement in principle for Japan to export military gear...

Thai police are seeking a study of four media outlets and a protest group over their coverage of protests on suspicion of breaking emergency measures...

A Taiwanese diplomat finished up in hospital in Fiji this month after two Chinese diplomats stormed right into a reception trying to gather information on...

Torture, humiliation and coerced confessions are rampant in North Korea's pretrial detention system which treats persons as worth "significantly less than an animal", a rights...

Protesters returned to the streets of Bangkok for the fifth straight day in coordinated demonstrations on Sunday (Oct 18) to keep their call for an...

A landslide early on Sunday (Oct 18) left at least 22 military personnel missing in Vietnam's central province of Quang Tri, the government said, in...

A large number of protesters gathered at several spots in Bangkok on Saturday (Oct 17) to demand a finish to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s government,...

Thailand reported three additional locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Sunday (Oct 18), a day after reporting its first local infections in greater than a...

While COVID-19 has hurt the viability of several businesses, independent bookstores in Malaysia are holding on to their customers, thanks to loyal bibliophiles who prefer...

China reported 13 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Oct 17, exactly like a day earlier, the medical commission said on Sunday (Oct 18).All...

Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said on Friday (Oct 16) that it's not the police’s duty to get the list of parliamentarians backing him to...

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga sent a ritual offering on Saturday (Oct 17) to the controversial Yasukuni war shrine, which is seen by neighboring countries...

Thailand's prime minister rejected calls for his resignation Friday (Oct 16) as his government stepped up efforts to stop student-led protesters from rallying in the...

Thai protest organizers declared a finish to Friday's (Oct 16) demonstration that happened in defiance of a government ban, as riot police fired stinging liquid...

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday (Oct 14) his government gets the money to procure coronavirus vaccines but he'd need more as he really...

US on Wednesday (Oct 14) renewed pressure against Hong Kong's leader, accusing her of undermining autonomy from China, but stopped short of imposing sanctions on...

China said on Thursday (Oct 15) the United States was seriously undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait after a US Navy destroyer sailed through...

President Donald Trump's administration will welcome Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto to the Pentagon on Friday (Oct 16) after dropping a de facto ban on...

The Chinese city of Qingdao said on Thursday (Oct 15) it had suspended its health commission head and sacked a hospital director following an outbreak...

Shenzhen will strengthen property rights and protection of entrepreneurs, China's President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday (Oct 14) in a speech to mark the establishment...

China said on Wednesday (Oct 14) it has carried out a lot more than 4.2 million tests in the port city of Qingdao, without new...

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defended the 12 Hong Kong residents who were detained by China while allegedly trying to flee to Taiwan by...

Police in Thailand has arrested several political activists who planned to camp out at the site of a rally scheduled for Wednesday (Oct 14).The rally...

In South Korea, a number of the world's biggest food delivery organizations are scrambling to surf around US$4 billion waves of new orders, contracting a...

India's COVID-19 cases rose by 55,342 in the last a day to 7.18 million on Tuesday (Oct 13) morning, the lowest daily rise since mid-August,...

China rushed on Tuesday (Oct 13) to check an entire city of nine million within days after a minor coronavirus outbreak, as the World Health...

Mainland China reported its first locally transmitted COVID-19 infections in practically 8 weeks, as Qingdao launched a city-wide testing drive after discovering new cases associated...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared to shed tears at the weekend as he thanked citizens for their sacrifices, in the most striking demonstration...

The Chinese government's top diplomat, State Councillor Wang Yi, said on Tuesday (Oct 13) that Beijing and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations...

Taiwan's government has denounced China, citing entrapment and manipulation, after Chinese state television aired a documentary showing a Taiwanese citizen confessing to visiting Hong Kong...

Chinese President Xi Jinping will deliver a speech in Shenzhen on Wednesday (Oct 14) to mark the anniversary of the establishment of China's first special...

Japan vowed on Monday (Oct 12) to bolster its missile deterrence capacity to react to threats by North Korean weapons that have become "more varied...

A Pakistani court has ordered Nawaz Sharif to seem before it by November 24 in order to avoid being declared a proclaimed offender following the...

Malaysia reported 374 new coronavirus cases on Saturday (Oct 10), a slight increase from the prior day, as health officials ramp up contact tracing in...

North Korea showcased previously unseen intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) at an unprecedented predawn military parade on Saturday (Oct 10) that showcased the country's long-range missiles...

Myanmar's health ministry reported 2,158 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday (Oct 10) in a record daily rise, along with 32 new deaths.The Southeast Asian...

India’s confirmed coronavirus toll crossed 7 million on Sunday (Oct 11) with a number of new cases dipping in recent weeks, even while health professionals...

Indonesian President Joko Widodo came under increasing pressure to repeal his new controversial jobs law on Friday (Oct 9), with union and Muslim groups getting...

The governor of Indonesia's capital on Friday (Oct 9) said he'd inform President Joko Widodo of protesters' demand for a polarising new labour law to...

The Australian government said on Saturday (Oct 10) it's been informed that Chinese authorities are determined to prosecute Australian citizen Dr Yang Hengjun on "charges...

Indonesia's President Joko Widodo defended his flagship job creation law on Friday (Oct 9) after violent protests erupted earlier this week opposing the legislation.The country,...

The clock shows 7.30am, and daylight has just broken over the trees and small rise around Ab Manap Minhat’s house. The 65-year-old steps out of...

Mainland China reported 11 new COVID-19 cases on Oct 7, up from seven cases a day earlier, the country's national health authority said on Thursday...

India's total coronavirus cases rose by 78,524 in the last a day to 6.84 million on Thursday (Oct 8) morning, data from medical ministry showed.Deaths...

Authorities in Sri Lanka closed key government offices and additional expanded a curfew Thursday (Oct 8) to contain a surging COVID-19 outbreak.The foreign ministry closed...

Eight months into a strict, coronavirus-triggered border shutdown, nuclear-armed North Korea is widely likely to stage an attention-grabbing display of its latest & most advanced...

Cardinal Joseph Zen fled the communist takeover of China as a teenager and found sanctuary in Hong Kong, a bastion of religious freedom that he...

Despite the sharp upsurge in COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Tuesday (Oct 6) that the federal government hasn't considered enforcing...

India's tally of COVID-19 infections stood at 6.76 million on Wednesday (Oct 7), rising by 72,049 cases within the last a day, health ministry data...

Negative perceptions of China have increased sharply among persons in several advanced democracies, especially in Australia and Britain, according to a survey from the Pew...

Malaysia on Tuesday (Oct 6) reported 691 new COVID-19 cases, its biggest daily jump since the start of the pandemic.There have been four additional deaths...

As part of India's contribution to help "friendly neighbour" Myanmar in its fight COVID-19, Army chief Gen. M M Naravane and Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan...

The Financial Action Task Force is ready to decide on Pakistan's grey list status in a virtual meeting scheduled later this month, according to a...

Taiwan’s military has launched aircraft to intercept Chinese planes a lot more than doubly much as all of last year, the island’s defence ministry said,...

China reported 20 new COVID-19 cases on Oct 4, up from 16 reported a day earlier, the country's national health authority said on Monday (Oct...

India's COVID-19 case tally rose by 74,442 within the last a day to 6.63 million on Monday morning (Oct 5), data from the health ministry...

Taiwan hopes that US President Donald Trump will get better from COVID-19 soon in order that he can continue steadily to lead the free world...

Malaysia reported 293 new coronavirus cases on Sunday (Oct 4), taking its final number of infections to 12,381. Fatalities remained at 137, without new deaths...

Japan's most famous fashion designer Kenzo Takada, founder of the global Kenzo brand, died in the French capital on Sunday aged 81 after contracting the...

Malaysia reported an archive daily increase in novel coronavirus cases for the next day in a row on Saturday (Oct 3), with 317 new infections.Malaysia...

China reported 10 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, exactly like a day earlier, medical authority said on Saturday (Oct 2).The National Health Commission said in...

Thailand’s self-exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra says he was hospitalised for about fourteen days after diagnosing himself as getting the coronavirus. News of his...

Malaysia on Friday (Oct 2) reported its highest daily upsurge in COVID-19 cases because the pandemic was initially recorded in the united states, with 287...

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday (Oct 2) he was reconsidering his upcoming visit to Asia as a precaution after President Donald...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday (Oct 3) sent a message of sympathy to President Donald Trump and his wife Melania, wishing they...

Chinese military drills off Taiwan's southwest coast the other day were a "necessary action" to safeguard China's sovereignty, Beijing said on Wednesday (Sep 16), after...

Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has emphasised that the federal government won't rush into reopening the country's borders.On the other hand, border controls will be...

South Korea will secure early supply of the novel coronavirus vaccines for 30 million persons, or 60 % of its population, Primary Minister Chung Sye-kyun...

Coronavirus vaccines appearing developed in China may be ready for make use of by everyone as soon as November, the official with the China Center...

China has locked straight down a metropolis on the border with Myanmar and will launch a mass coronavirus testing program, officials said Tuesday (Sep 15),...

Vietnam has jailed a number of persons over their roles found in the death of 39 migrants within a refrigerated truck found in Britain this...