China works to curb imports of infections
Country takes measures to prevent transnational spread of epidemic. China has taken scientific and active measures to curb cases of novel coronavirus pneumonia being imported from…
OPINION: A system on the brink
The Delhi police have come under fire from the judiciary, opposition parties and people and it has been accused of complicity with the politicians. Institutions have failed the…
EDITORIAL: Mr Trump in India
US President and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were able to convey a robust message to the west of the Radcliffe Line, thanks largely to their personal chemistry. The diplomatic…
Vietnam reaffirms support for nuclear non-proliferation treaty
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, has reaffirmed Vietnam’s strong support for the realisation of the Treaty on the…
Budget debate: Coronavirus concerns present long-term opportunities, say MPs
Many have little savings to see them though a work drought, she said, noting that a number of events and work assignments have been cancelled or deferred as a result of the…
Coronavirus: 2 new cases confirmed; 4 more, including private hospital doctor, discharged
Two patients from the Grace Assembly of God cluster, cases 49 and 73, were also discharged. Two new cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) were confirmed by the Ministry…
Japan provides protective gear for use in battling coronavirus
The government of Japan has given personal protective supplies to the Ministry of Health to help medical staff if they are required to care for people infected with the…
Hong Kong govt records first deficit in 15 years amid economic slump
Budget includes US$1,200 handout to each resident aged 18 and above, low-interest loans for small firms and tax cuts. Slammed by a perfect storm of trade war, prolonged unrest and…
EDITORIAL: Final battle between Anwar and Dr Mahathir
The ongoing political crisis is seen as the ultimate battle between Anwar and Dr Mahathir as the 8th Prime Minister of Malaysia. The ongoing political crisis for the last few days…
Lao Airlines to suspend flights to South Korea
Laos’ national airline, the Lao Airlines State Enterprise, will suspend flights to the Republic of Korea beginning in March after a large number of passengers cancelled their…