Quake relief underway as death toll rises to 72
The authorities have upgraded the emergency response to the earthquake to the second-highest level in the four-tier emergency response system.
Najib is no Nelson Mandela, ex-PM’s son told
The response came after remarks were made by Najib's eldest son, Datuk Nizar Najib, who compared his father's imprisonment to that of the late Nelson Mandela.
Nepal looks to build cross-border railway with China
The two sides will also build a Trans-Himalayan Multi-dimensional Connectivity Network.
Contact tracing conducted by businesses suspected as source of data leak
Contact tracing conducted by businesses at the height of the pandemic is may be one of the culprits behind the spate of scam text messages.
Japan to participate in British project to develop next-generation nuclear reactor
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has indicated he is considering the construction of a next-generation reactor in Japan.
People-centered digital connectivity among issues raised at G-20 digital economy meeting
Delegates at the meeting also stressed the importance of cybersecurity in business sustainability.
Activists in Hong Kong plead guilty to subversion
According to the National Security Law for Hong Kong, the subversion offense carries a maximum penalty of a life sentence.
Netflix signs deal with Indonesia to boost cinema, tourism
The cooperation is expected to help Indonesian tourism, with content featuring national cuisine and local folklore.
More than 50% of Thais have Covid-19 immunity after previous infection
However, an expert urged the government to vaccinate more people, especially those in vulnerable groups, as only 40 per cent of Thais had received their third jab.
‘Reverse quarantine’ talks with mainland continuing: Hong Kong chief executive
The talk included the criteria of virus tests, implementation of a “closed-loop” arrangement for those under reverse quarantine, how to transport travellers under the…