COVID-19: Japan declares state of emergency in Tokyo
Japan has declared a state of emergency in Tokyo. It will begin on Jul 12 and last until mid-August. This…
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Manpower Minister Tan See Leng addresses misconceptions on foreign worker policies in Singapore
In Parliament on Tuesday (Jul 6), Manpower Minister Tan See Leng explained how Singapore’s foreign workforce policies are implemented “in…
Endemic COVID-19: Role of infrastructure, vaccination in social service sector
The social service sector has seen results in its rapid adoption of technology to fight COVID-19. But factors like infrastructure…
COVID-19: Thailand considers hard lockdown as daily infections hit new highs
Thailand is considering a hard lockdown as COVID-19 infections skyrocket. The daily tally has topped 7000. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha…
COVID-19: Thailand imposes tougher restrictions, including Bangkok curfew
A curfew will be imposed in Bangkok as Thailand fights its worst outbreak of COVID-19. There will also be limits…
COVID-19: Singapore providing medical supplies to Indonesia
Singapore is providing medical supplies and equipment to help Indonesia overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. The first shipment includes oxygen cylinders,…
Making Room: Out-of-the-box living in a 460 sq ft studio apartment | CNA Lifestyle
CNA Lifestyle’s Making Room series looks at small homes with big transformations. This week, it’s a tiny bachelorette pad with…
COVID-19: Malaysian doctors decry lack of support
As Malaysia deals with its most serious outbreak of COVID-19, the healthcare system is at risk of collapse. Many young…
Live from Parliament: Ong Ye Kung, Tan See Leng speak on Singapore's free trade agreements and CECA
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng speak in Parliament on Tuesday (Jul 6) about Singapore’s…
NDRRMC orders local govts. near Taal to brace for the worst
National Disaster Management officials advise local governments around Taal volcano to prepare for the worst, including possibly evacuating at least…