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.
S. Korea to closely monitor financial markets amid worries over omicron-sparked volatility
First vice-finance Minister Lee Eog-weon also urged people to stay calm.
Philippines, Pfizer ink deal for 20 million more Covid-19 vaccine doses
This recent purchase will be used as booster doses and for minors or new vaccine information subject to Food and Drug Administration.
Biden-Xi summit and beyond
The effort at de-escalation came as relief to the international community increasingly concerned about the stand-off between the two powers.
Koh Kong aims to develop province’s coastal islands
Investors who want to develop businesses will have to rent the land from the government.
Cambodia PM: Do not defile Tonle Sap swamp forest or else
He also ordered that the areas that have already been deforested be reclaimed as state property.
Covid-19 shots alone don’t ensure 100 percent safety, continued caution needed, experts say
Even though Covid-19 cases have been falling in Nepal lately and the vaccination campaign has been scaled up, there are concerns about breakthrough infections.
Marijuana legal in Thailand from Dec 9, but ‘doobies’ still not allowed
Though Thailand will legalise cannabis as of December 9, it will still be part of the category 5 narcotics list unless the Public Health Ministry decides otherwise.
Japan cultural agency to earmark ¥6.5 billion to preserve local festivals
The assistance is aimed at ensuring that traditional events, already plagued by a shortage of successors and regional depopulation, will continue.
China to include sex education in primary school text books
Officials said primary school students will learn about concepts including puberty and sex