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Philippines seeks 148 million COVID-19 pictures this year for two-thirds of population

The Philippines is negotiating with seven vaccine makers to procure at least 148 million COVID-19...

Plan for Tokyo point out of emergency moves forwards as COVID-19 conditions surge

An advisory panel approved found on Thursday (Jan 7) the Japanese government's plan for a...

South Korea rolls out COVID-19 assessment for 70,000 prisoners and workers

South Korea rolled out mass tests for 52 prisons in the united states after an...

China measures up COVID-19 actions near Beijing as hometown infections rise

Chinese authorities shut sections of highways running right through Hebei province that surrounds Beijing about...

WHO's Tedros 'very disappointed' China hasn't granted access to COVID-19 experts

The top of the World Wellbeing Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday (Jan 6)he was "very...

North Korea's Kim says economic plan failed as a rare party congress begins

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened up its first ruling party congress in five...

COVID-19: Cambodia reopens schools and museums as neighbouring countries lock down

Cambodia has started reopening schools and museums since it relaxes a six-week lockdown following a...

China studies 33 new COVID-19 cases

China reported 33 new COVID-19 cases on Jan 4, matching the count from the day...

South Korean-flagged tanker seized by Iran

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps seized a South Korean-flagged tanker found in Gulf waters and detained...

Indonesia to no cost Abu Bakar Bashir, cleric linked to Bali bombings

A good radical Indonesian cleric linked to the deadly Bali bombings will be released from...

COVID-19: Japan PM says federal government will consider state of emergency for Tokyo area

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said found on Monday (Jan 4) the government would consider...

UMNO, Barisan Nasional to contest all parliamentary and condition seats won found in GE14: Ahmad Zahid

The United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) and Barisan Nasional (BN) have decided to contest all...

Malaysia reports 1,704 new COVID-19 conditions and 11 fatalities; most infections in Selangor

Malaysia reported 1,704 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday (Jan 3), with Selangor accounting in most...

COVID-19: South Korea expands ban on interpersonal gatherings nationwide

South Korea expanded a ban on individual gatherings bigger than four people to the complete...

Bangkok imposes partial lockdown to combat COVID-19

Bangkok's nightlife will head out quiet as a good ban on bars, nightclubs and restaurant...

China says it will require action against the US delisting of its telcos

China will take "necessary measures" to safeguard the interests of its companies following the New...