COVID-19

COVID-19 Shuts South Korean Parliament

The South Korean parliament building was effectively closed down Thursday morning with a number of the nation's politicians secluded away…

5 years ago

Broadway Lockdown: Frozen Melts Away, World Tour Still On

The notice came suddenly on March 12th, this year – all Broadway theaters were to close immediately due to the…

5 years ago

Phuket To Reopen To Foreign Tourists Staying For 30 Days

One of Thailand's leading tourist destinations, Phuket, will be allowed to reopen to foreign tourists - on condition the visitors…

5 years ago

NZ COVID-19 Worries Deepen, Australia Sees Outbreak Ease

Once the golden child of the global anti-COVID campaign, New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern yesterday was forced to extend…

5 years ago

50,000 COVID-19 Contact Tracers Sought By Philippine Government

In the Philippines, the nation's Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is looking to hire around 50,000 'contact…

5 years ago

UK Launches £3 million Innovation Challenge Fund In India

Bengaluru: To further fuel co-innovation and collaboration in the field of science and technology, the UK government has launched a…

5 years ago

Apple Market Value Hits $2 Trillion – First In The US, But Not First In The World

iPhone maker Apple has become the first company in the world - this year - to reach a market value…

5 years ago

Manila Prepares For Partial Reopening – Even With COVID-19 On The Rampage

Earlier today the Philippines resumed public transportation and domestic flight services across Manila and in other areas with more than…

5 years ago

Trump To Offer $$$ Incentives For Firms To Leave China Behind

President Donald Trump plans to offer financial incentives to American firms currently operating in China to leave the country and…

5 years ago

Laos Reports Taiwan Returnee With COVID-19 As Undocumented Travel Hurts Fight Against Virus

Reports from Vientiane this weekend indicate over 50 students moving across land borders between Laos and Vietnam did so without…

5 years ago

Singapore Oil Tycoon Arrested, Charged By Police

One of Singapore's wealthiest men, Lim Oon Kuin has been charged over a scandal that caused panic in banks around…

5 years ago