Chinese high-tech helping with Sustainable Development Goals
In 2021, China launched the world's first satellite dedicated to fulfilling the goals highlighted in the UN Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Experts, governors in Japan question effectiveness of Covid-19 measures
A meeting was held to discuss whether to extend or lift the measures, which have been in place in Tokyo and 30 prefectures.
Record high early voting turnout marred by lackluster management
Voters argue that the procedure made for Covid-19 patients is in direct violation of the Public Official Election Act.
Myanmar terminates citizenship of 11 people for leaving illegally
The State Administration Council said that those 11 people broke the existing law and left Myanmar illegally to other countries.
Cyberattacks increasingly frequent, targeting critical groups in 2021: SAFEnet
As many as 193 digital attacks were recorded by SAFEnet in 2021, an increase of 38 percent from 147 attacks in 2020.
Efforts are still on to locate MH370: Malaysia transport minister
March 8 marks the eighth year of the tragedy of the aircraft that vanished without a trace.
Reopening of Malaysia’s borders will speed up economic recovery: Minister
On March 5, the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob confirmed that the country’s borders would be reopened soon.
Surging import costs hit Indonesia’s food industry
The Food and Agriculture Organization’s food price index averaged at 125.8 points last year, 28.24 percent higher than in 2020.
Vietnam to cut solar power capacity, pivot to offshore wind power in draft plan
Offshore wind could play a significant role in Vietnam’s electricity demands and has the potential to supply 12% of Vietnam’s electricity by 2035.
Consumers may face delays for deliveries amid Covid-19 manpower crunch
Delivery providers have cited workers who have contracted the virus or being put under home isolation as a strain on the delivery fleet.