As China opens the floodgates, we’ve finally been hit by the Covid-19 tsunami
Just two days after China abruptly surrendered its stranglehold on Covid-19, practically everyone at the China bureau fell sick.
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Covid-19-battered Guangzhou crawls back to life
Shopkeepers are happily busy preparing to welcome sales in the lead-up to the Chinese New Year next month, one of the busiest periods for the wholesale sector.
Thai navy hunts for 31 missing sailors after warship sinks
The HTMS Sukhothai capsized late on Sunday night as it was patrolling the Gulf of Thailand, about 37km from Bang Saphan pier in Prachuap Khiri Khan, off the country’s…
Malaysia’s PM Anwar cruises through Day One of Parliament
In the short run, he is firmly established as prime minister. The importance of his first day in Parliament as Malaysia’s leader will depend on how far his ambition reaches.
World Cup: Football’s greatest night, and greatest warrior, will live long in memory
Even in Argentina’s fiercest rivals, Brazil, the O Globo outlet paid homage to Messi, saying football had “paid its debt” to its brightest star.
Thai princess who collapsed remains hospitalised, organ functions supported medically
While her exact ailment was not disclosed, the palace added that medication and equipment are being used to support the functioning of her heart, lungs and kidneys.
US efforts to erect ‘silicon fence’ against China run into resistance
America’s chip allies – the Netherlands, Japan and South Korea – have varying degrees of concern over the approach taken, its costs and its long-term efficacy.
Fears of recession roil Singapore markets
As the Federal Reserve readies a slower path of rate increases ahead, investors remain wary of the risk that the US central bank could argue for a pause.
Malaysia landslide: Rescuers use radar to locate victims, cops question campsite operator
The authorities said that the chances of finding more survivors were slim, given the lack of oxygen and the weight of mud pressing down on the site.
Anwar set to win confidence vote, but two-thirds majority will be a close call
His government, which consists of three main coalitions and some smaller outfits, is set to pick the Speaker and Deputy Speakers of Parliament, before calling a confidence vote on…