COVID-19: South Korea imposes stricter social distancing measures in greater Seoul area
South Korea will impose stricter social distancing measures after it reported triple-digit new COVID-19 cases for over a week. Prime…
Category: Asia Pacific
Using technology to keep sports competitions safe and fair
A triathlon is set to take place in Singapore in 2021, with an app guiding the way and tracking performance.…
Thai protesters disperse after breaking through barricades outside parliament
On Nov 17, thousands of Thai anti-government protesters broke through police barricades in Bangkok and gathered around the parliament house,…
SingPost launches stamp collection featuring 4 maps of early Singapore
A new stamp collection featuring four maps of early Singapore has been launched. The maps were originally from the National…
UMNO's Saarani Mohamad sworn in as Perak's new chief minister
UMNO’s Saarani Mohamad has been sworn in as the chief minister of Malaysia’s Perak state. Former state chief Ahmad Faizal…
COVID-19: Hong Kong to tighten social distancing measures as cases rise
Hong Kong will reimpose some of its strictest coronavirus measures as it battles a growing fourth wave of infections. From…
IATF: Face shields now required in public
First, it was the face mask. Now, it’s a must to also wear face shields in all public areas. source
CDCs are crucial bridge between residents and Government: PM Lee
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said that Community Development Councils are the crucial bridge between the residents and the…
DOH: Hospitals ready for possible surge in infections
Health officials are confident health care system can handle more COVID-19 patients as hospitals brace for a possible surge in…
COVID-19 vaccination will be voluntary, free for Singaporeans and long-term residents
Singapore has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, and the first batch will arrive by end-December. Vaccinations will be free for…