Beijing and some Hong Kong officials have frequently flagged the education system as a potential breeding ground for the large-scale, often-violent pro-democracy protests which roiled the city in the ... ( read original story ...)
Column: Wondering if L.A.’s new mask rules are overkill? Look at the Hong Kong example
Virtually the entire population of Hong Kong wore masks voluntarily from the beginning. They have had four COVID deaths. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Marks Anniversary Of Asia’s First Gay Marriage Law
Taiwan on Sunday marked the one-year anniversary of legalising same-sex marriage, as gay couples and rights groups called for full recognition of unions involving foreigners. The island is at the ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei: Only four Covid-19 patients left in National Isolation Centre (NIC) in Tutong
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei is almost clear of all Covid-19 cases. There has been no cases of Covud-19 (coronavirus) since May 7 and the Brunei Health Ministry on Sunday (May 17) announced that there ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Brunei receives anti-COVID-19 medical donations from Chinese military
Brunei officially received medical donations from the People's Liberation Army of China on Thursday, aiming to enhance bilateral cooperation in fighting the COVID-19 outbreak. Haji Awang Halbi, Brunei ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei allowing dine-in but with precautions
With restaurants, eateries, cafes and food courts allowed to provide dine-in services as of Sunday (May 17), the public is reminded to take extra precautions and practise safety before entering the ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar imposes mandatory masks on pain of prison
Qatar on Sunday began enforcing the world's toughest penalties of up to three years' imprisonment for failing to wear masks in public, as it battles one of the world's highest coronavirus infection ... ( read original story ...)
1 more patient diagnosed with coronavirus in Mongolia
(MENAFN)The National Center for Communicable Disease (NCCD) of Mongolia said on Sunday that one more patients was diagnosed with coronavirus in the country, which has increased the total number of ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Oman registers 157 new infections; tally at 5,186
Oman’s Health Ministry Sunday announced 157 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing to 5,186 the country's overall infections. The newly diagnosed cases include 81 Omanis and 76 foreigners, the ... ( read original story ...)
Oman PDO giant solar project on track despite setback to US partner
Oman owns 31 per cent of shares in the California-headquartered GlassPoint Solar, while Royal Dutch Shell is a major stake holder. PDO’s giant 1,021 MW solar farm is currently in an advanced stage of ... ( read original story ...)