Foreign tourists can travel freely in Vietnam with negative Covid-19 tests
In the first 24 hours after entry, tourists are required to remain at their place of accommodation and have a COVID-19 test.
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Jewish groups condemn strike that hit Kyiv Holocaust site
The attack damaged Kyiv's main television mast at Babi Yar, the scene of World War II's biggest slaughter of the city's Jews.
Sixty per cent of Cambodian women run businesses: Labour minister
The remarks were made during a virtual meeting with the ministry’s women civil servants ahead of International Women’s Day.
Bangladesh launches health insurance for the disabled
People with autism, Down's syndrome, intellectual disability and cerebral palsy will initially be eligible for the insurance policy.
Digital world narrows China’s urban-rural gap: Survey
The survey also found that the wider application of digital services also brought about more job opportunities in rural counties.
Thailand scraps second PCR test for tourists, cuts insurance cover to $20,000
The mandatory health coverage for foreign visitors has also been reduced from US$50,000 to US$20,000.
Hong Kong’s population drops amid stringent border controls
Hong Kong's population dropped by 0.3% to 7,403,100 at the end of 2021, the Census and Statistics Department announced.
Available at touch of button, mental care apps empower patients
Increasing pressures has contributed to a multitude of mental health concerns that have skyrocketed yet higher due to the pandemic.
Global plastic disposal nearly doubled over 19 years: OECD report
According to the report, worldwide plastic production also increased from 234 million tons in 2000 to 460 million tons in 2019.
In search of a long lost Hạ Long Bay
Ha Long Bay has been bestowed a Unesco title for nearly 3 decades, but has also faced warnings for failing to maintain the environment.