Malaysia's manufacturing purchasing managers' index rose to a four-month high in December, indicating an improvement in the country's manufacturing ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Malaysia in talks with Singapore on compassionate travel
Currently, Malaysians working in Singapore who wished to return to the country for compassionate reasons had to put in an appeal.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Alarm as South Korea sees more deaths than births
South Korea recorded more deaths than births in 2020 for the first time ever, raising fresh alarm in the country which already has the world's lowest birth rate. Only 275,800 babies were born last ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea expands ban on social gatherings nationwide
South Korea expanded a ban on private gatherings larger than four people to the whole country, and extended unprecedented social distancing rules in greater Seoul as the number of daily cases bounced ... ( read original story ...)
AstraZeneca seeks approval of its COVID-19 vaccine in S.Korea -drug safety ministry
AstraZeneca has filed an application for approval in South Korea of the coronavirus vaccine it developed with Oxford University, the country's drug safety ministry said in a statement on Monday. SEOUL ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports 745 new coronavirus cases, one new death
Thailand confirmed 745 new coronavirus infections and one new death on Monday, taking the total number of cases to 8,439 and deaths to 65 since its first case in January. ( read original story ...)
Thailand Reports Record Daily Cases as More Virus Curbs Imposed
Thailand reported 745 new coronavirus cases on Monday as a surge in infections prompted authorities to impose fresh curbs in some of the most-populous regions including capital Bangkok. ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports 745 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Thailand confirmed 745 new coronavirus infections and one new death on Monday (Jan 4), taking the total number of cases to 8,439 and ... ( read original story ...)
USS Nimitz to remain in Middle East to counter Iran threats
The Defense Department said late Sunday that the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and its strike group are to remain in the Middle East to counter Iranian threats days after it was ordered to return home. ( read original story ...)
USS Nimitz to Stay in Middle East to Counter Iran Threat on Anniversary
Acting Secretary of Defense Chris Miller’s move marks a change of heart after he had initially ordered carrier home to Washington state—over the advice of top military advisers. ( read original story ...)