Hong Kong detects new Covid-19 variant in traveller who had been to South Africa
The new variant is driving a spike in new Covid-19 infections in South Africa, with 22 positive cases identified so far.
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Cambodia’s PM calls on Asia, Europe to fortify trade relations
Hun Sen cited the decline of global value and production chains and increasingly dangerous threats posed by climate change as some of the challenges faced.
Asian stocks mixed after Fed says ready to act on inflation
Shanghai and Seoul declined while Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney advanced.
Japan, Vietnam express serious concern about South China Sea
They also reaffirmed the importance of sustaining peace, security, safety, freedom of navigation and overflights above the South China Sea.
Apple warns Thai activists “state-sponsored attackers” may have targeted iPhones
The messages warned "if your device is compromised by a state-sponsored attacker, they may be able to remotely access your sensitive data, communications, or even the camera and…
In shock move, India announces bill to ban cryptocurrencies
The government will, however, allow certain cryptocurrencies to promote the underlying technology and its uses
Myanmar opposition raises $8.6m through ‘revolution’ bonds
The move is probably the biggest yet to generate funds for its "revolution" to topple the ruling military junta
Hun Sen asks G7 to invest more as he inaugurates Cambodia-China bridge
The Stung Trang-Kroch Chhmar Cambodia-China Friendship Bridge connects Kampong Cham province east across the Mekong River to Tbong Khmum province
Pilot lands aircraft at wrong airport after duty hours end mid-flight
A Nepal Airlines Twin Otter bound for Rukum landed in Nepalgunj on Sunday after the pilot was out of time to fly to Salle Airport and on to Nepalgunj as per the timetable
UN deputy chief calls for renewed global action against human trafficking
Global crises, including the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, have set back progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including important targets on preventing and…