DHAKA (Reuters) - Bangladesh has approved a late-stage trial of a potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by China's Sinovac Biotech Ltd in the hope of being a priority recipient for the jab, the health ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Pakistan, China Cooperate on Virus Vaccine
Pakistan’s foreign ministry spokesman says his country and China agreed to strengthen cooperation in developing a vaccine for the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
England v Pakistan: Eoin Morgan urges players to stake T20 World Cup claims
Eoin Morgan wants England's players to stake a claim for next year's World T20 in the series against Pakistan starting on Friday. ( read original story ...)
India’s toughest exams get even more stressful during the pandemic
Despite the world's fastest-growing COVID-19 caseload, India's entrance tests for medical and engineering schools are scheduled to begin in days. ( read original story ...)
India’s coronavirus pandemic hits fast dwindling tribe in remote islands
Four members of a dwindling tribe in India's far off Andaman Islands have tested positive for coronavirus, officials said on Thursday as the country reported 75,760 new infections, the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: China arrests 10 after intercepting boat ‘fleeing Hong Kong’
Chinese authorities have arrested at least 10 people after intercepting a boat believed to be heading to Taiwan from Hong Kong, local reports say. China's coastguard said the arrests were made on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist reportedly among those detained after China intercepts boat
Chinese authorities have arrested at least 10 people, including a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, after its coast guard intercepted a speedboat believed to be heading to Taiwan, media reports said ... ( read original story ...)
Twitter study shows Australians focused on panic buying as US users blamed China for Covid-19
Australians tweeted more about panic buying and product limits than any other country, researchers found ... ( read original story ...)
Vanguard closing Japan, Hong Kong operations; focusing Asia operations on China
Its new Asian headquarters will be in Shanghai, though the closures will occur gradually over the six months to two years and an undisclosed number of layoffs will take place. ( read original story ...)
Irish journalist denied visa in Hong Kong amid national security law concerns
An Irish journalist has been denied a work visa for Hong Kong, stoking fears of a clampdown on press freedoms following the imposition of a national security law by Beijing. ( read original story ...)