COVID-19 update, Jan 26: Hong Kong imposes overnight lockdown in Yau Ma Tei area
Hong Kong has imposed an overnight lockdown in the Yau Ma Tei area. Residents of a dozen buildings have been…
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House to resume session today after month-long break
The new milestone in coronavirus cases in the country comes as the House of Representatives is set to resume session…
Biden launches COVID-19 initiatives on first full day in White House
The US is waking up to President Joe Biden’s first full working day in office, and the most pressing issue…
The 'inequality virus': COVID-19 crisis has widened gap between rich and poor, says Oxfam
According to Oxfam, the COVID-19 crisis has widened the gap between rich and poor. The world’s top 10 billionaires have…
Sriwijaya Air crash: Investigations point to malfunctioning engine controls as possible cause
Indonesian investigators looking into the crash of the Sriwijaya Air jet are now pointing to a possible cause. They are…
Japan's central bank keeps key monetary policy unchanged
Japan’s central bank will keep its key monetary policy unchanged. It’s a signal that it has delivered sufficient stimulus for…
The Final Word: Up Close: John Rubio
The digital marketplace has become the place to shop for many during this pandemic. Facebook country director John Rubio shares…
First COVID-19 vaccinations rolled out in Singapore
Senior staff nurse Sarah Lim from the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) was the first person to receive the…
Enforcing safety protocols in Divisoria 'challenging'
Safety always comes first and we should be reminded of that specially for those who are starting their Christmas shopping.…
Singapore's December manufacturing output beats forecasts with 14% jump
Singapore’s December manufacturing output rose 14% compared to a year before, beating economists’ forecasts. Electronics was the biggest contributor, ……