Indonesia can overcome next Covid-19 wave: Health Minister Budi
With the next wave expected to wane around August or September, and barring any new variants emerging, he said "that will be a good sign to transition from pandemic to endemic".
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UK-Singapore digital economy deal enters into force
According to reports, the deal includes cross-border electronic payments and accepting electronic versions of trade documents so that cargo can be cleared more efficiently.
Beijing tests millions, isolates thousands over Covid-19 cluster at 24-hour bar
The authorities have linked close to 200 Covid-19 cases to the bar, with people infected living or working in 14 out of the capital's 16 districts.
Asia must learn lessons from Ukraine at this dangerous time: Ng Eng Hen
Singapore's defence minister also said that the region should continue fostering peace, cooperation and economic interdependency.
‘No chance’ Myanmar polls will be free and fair: US official tells Shangri-La Dialogue
United Nations special envoy for Myanmar Noeleen Heyzer - who has not been allowed to visit the country since she took up the role late last year - fears an illegitimate poll…
Ukraine’s Zelensky imposes sanctions on Russia’s Putin and his allies
The sanctioned officials included Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, veteran Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.
No chicken? No problem. Experts suggest other sources of protein
People in Singapore may soon have to replace their favourite meat with another source of protein, with Malaysia's ban on the export of chicken starting Wednesday (June 1).
Russian arms sales to South-east Asia take a hit from Ukraine war
Sanctions and poor performance in battle make it harder to maintain market share.
Japan eases entry ban with limited reopening
However, the ban will be relaxed only for work and study - not for leisure.