Partially collapsed Florida condominium demolished in controlled explosion
Explosives were set off late on Sunday (Jul 4) to bring down the unstable remaining portion of a collapsed South…
Category: Asia Pacific
Brisbane latest Australian city under COVID-19 lockdown amid Delta variant outbreak
Most Australians are now living under some form of lockdown as COVID-19 infections show no signs of letting up. Brisbane…
Star Awards 2021 to be held at Jewel Changi Airport, T4 on April 18
After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Star Awards will make a comeback on April 18. Widely…
AI, robotics and data analytics incorporated into SAF's operations
Technology such as AI, robotics and data analytics is being incorporated into the way the SAF fights and operates. The…
Singapore's PayNow linked to Thailand's PromptPay, allowing funds transfers 'within minutes'
In a global first, Singapore and Thailand have linked their real-time payment systems, PayNow and PromptPay. It allows international fund…
India's COVID-19 vaccine shortage eases as inoculations outpace new registrations
India’s COVID-19 vaccine shortage appears to be easing after a chaotic start to the national immunisation programme. Inoculations have outpaced…
COVID-19: Nursing homes still grappling with vaccine hesitancy
Some nursing homes are having constant conversations with residents and their families on the need to get vaccinated. Though a…
Olympics: Japan to tighten airport screening procedures after delegates test positive for COVID-19
Japan is preparing to tighten airport screening procedures ahead of the Olympics. There have been concerns after two members of…
Japan PM warns of closed-door Olympics as COVID-19 cases rise
A warning that the Tokyo Olympics could be held behind closed doors. Organisers are said to be considering banning all…
MMDA: Executive order to be issued to allow advance payments
Let’s get the details on these issues from Metro Manila Development Authority Chairman Benhur Abalos. He joins us tonight on…