In a grey jacket and white shirt and trousers, the 73-year-old left the High Court with his lawyers at 10.50pm after bail procedures were completed, putting an end to a four-hour wait by dozens of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: as war with Covid-19 rages, is Carrie Lam fighting her own political battles amid strained ties with allies?
Amid Hong Kong's war to contain the fourth wave of coronavirus infections, a political battle is also looming, according to analysts watching the actions of the pro-establishment camp in recent days. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Lawmakers Approve Imports of Additive-Fed US Pork
Taiwan's parliament on Thursday approved measures that pave the way for imports of U.S. pork containing a leanness-enhancing additive, despite objections by the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party ... ( read original story ...)
My Unusually Normal Life in Taiwan Amid the Global Pandemic
Three days earlier Taiwan had already set up its Central Epidemic Command Center, and three weeks prior Taipei sent that now-infamous inquiry to the World Health Organization asking for clarification ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei sets up technical committee over vaccination strategy
According to Brunei's Ministry of Health, a technical committee has been established to develop and implement a National Vaccination Strategy. Due to the limited global supply of vaccines, vaccine ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei to launch China Day cultural carnival to promote bilateral exchanges
(Xinhua) -- Brunei will hold its first-ever China Day cultural carnival as part of the Brunei December Festival as well as an important event of the Brunei-China Year of Tourism 2020. China Day will ... ( read original story ...)
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury land in the UK after backlash over Maldives trip
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have safely landed at Manchester Airport on Christmas Eve following their lavish two-week stint in the Maldives and Dubai. The Love Island couple seemed tired as they ... ( read original story ...)
Centara Invites Russian Guests to Escape the Cold Winter with Private Island Retreats in the Maldives
BANGKOK, Dec. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Centara Hotels & Resorts is inviting Russian guests to escape the cold and enjoy tropical island escapes in the Maldives this winter. They love the Centara brand ... ( read original story ...)
Helping hand: India gifts over 20,000 RT-PCR kits to Bhutan to deal with COVID-19 pandemic
Amidst nationwide lockdown in Bhutan, India has handed over 20,000 COVID-19 RT-PCR test kits to the country. Kits were handed in southern border town of Phuentsholing. Bhutan is under a 7-day lockdown ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar 2022: probe into World Cup award intrigued by job for Platini’s son
In an ongoing judicial investigation in France into suspected corruption surrounding the awarding of the 2022 football World Cup to Qatar, evidence seized at the Paris offices of US firm Colony ... ( read original story ...)