Japan bans all nonresident foreigners from entering amid Omicron’s spread
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called the move “an emergency preventive measure to avoid a worst-case scenario.”
Hong Kong well-poised to become global arbitration hub: Carrie Lam
Lam also said the city has a mature and well-developed legal system and legal infrastructure.
Singapore, Malaysia aim to expand land VTL to general travellers from mid-Dec
Discussions will also start on piloting a sea VTL to allow Singapore cruise ships to call at Malaysian ports.
HK residents on mainland to vote at 3 checkpoints for LegCo poll
Hong Kong will hold its legislative election on Dec 19, when over 4.4 million voters choose 90 lawmakers to serve for the next four years.
Indonesia imposes travel ban over Omicron threat, experts say more needed
Scientists fear mutations could make Omicron more infectious and render certain treatments and immune defenses less effective.
Myanmar court postpones verdict for ousted leader Suu Kyi
The court agreed with a defense motion that it allow a doctor who had previously been unable to come to court to add his testimony, a legal official said.
M’sia unable to regulate online streaming platforms: Communications Minister
"Our laws are only for companies that are registered in our country and for global internet services, we still do not have a mechanism," said the minister.
Duterte’s chosen successor exits Philippines presidential race
He said that his family is against his move to vie for the presidency.
Coats and cash donated to Phnom Penh’s cyclo-drivers
With a cold weather front approaching in the next few days, the Phnom Penh Municipal Administration on Nov 28 distributed blankets, coats and cash to 300 cyclo-drivers.
More than four out of five Malaysian students back in school for lessons
Schools were shut nationwide early May this year after Covid-19 was detected among several students.