SK’s new Covid-19 cases at 9-month low; govt lifts mask mandate on public transport
However, the mandate will remain in place for medical facilities, pharmacies and other infection-prone places.
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Indian state Karnataka passes flexible labour law to match China’s
The southern state is the first in India to allow round-the-clock production with two 12-hour shifts, akin to the practice in China factories.
Japan PM Kishida to use India speech to outline Indo-Pacific plan
Kishida considers India as the key to realising Japan’s free and open Indo-Pacific vision.
Senior citizens Bill to be tabled in M’sian Parliament next year
The Bill is a measure to protect the elderly as the country heads towards becoming an ageing nation by 2030, the ministry said.
Bus operators in HK seek fare increases
The move has triggered concerns among residents and lawmakers about living costs for the grassroots and the city’s bid for economic revival.
Korea to lift mask mandate for public transport from March 20
The rule mandating face masks on mass transit systems is one of the last-remaining Covid-19 restrictions in the country.
Xi stresses advancing ‘one country, two systems,’ national reunification
Xi made the remarks when addressing the closing meeting of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress.
Bali seeks to curb visas for Russians, Ukrainians
The proposal was made after receiving complaints about tourists from the two countries misusing their visas to find employment in the country.
Why the Bangladesh’s draft Data Protection Act is concerning
With free access to sensitive data, law enforcement forces will make the country's digital arena a toxic breeding ground in the name of state interests.
To mask or not to mask: That is the question for Japan
Government recommends wearing masks on crowded trains and buses but approaches have differed among companies.