Experts say public mask wearing can be eased in China
The waning epidemic in recent months has given rise to discussions on throwing out face coverings in a step toward fully restoring normal life.
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Seoul to spend W10tr to become world’s 5th-largest medical device exporter
The government plans to simplify procedures for clinical trial approval so that new technologies can enter markets more quickly.
Indian state to make face masks mandatory for mass gathering
The minister said following Covid protocols will help to curb the effect of Covid spreading and advised everyone to follow social distancing.
Thai govt agencies told to tighten cyber security after ‘9Near’ threat
The hacker, who calls himself “9Near”, announced on the Breach Forum website that he had obtained the personal data of 55 million Thai nationals.
Yoon vetoes legislation requiring govt. purchase of surplus rice
The President's veto on the contentious bill requiring government purchase of surplus rice, marks his first veto of a bill since he took office.
Malaysia’s plan for bank loans to be granted against retirement savings draws ire
Netizens had in March slammed the initial bank loan idea announced by Datuk Seri Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, saying they were unhappy that their savings needed to be used…
Private doctors protest over Indian state’s move to enshrine right to health
Private doctors in Rajasthan state are up in arms against the government, alleging that the new Bill places an unfair burden on private institutions to provide free healthcare.
Russia’s new foreign policy strategy identifies China, India
India and Russia has maintained a close strategic, military, economic, and diplomatic interaction during the Cold War.
Japan law takes effect to get cyclists to wear helmets, faces uphill battle
During the pandemic, bicycles gained attention as a means of transportation that avoids close contact with others. Shared bicycles became popular in the hope that they would make…
China’s CPC to launch education campaign on Xi Jinping thought
The meeting asked Party committees to address the pressing concerns of the people and make special efforts in tackling prominent problems.