COVID-19

Two top Chinese infectious diseases specialists have in recent days hinted that China could be moving towards easing its zero-tolerance policy towards Covid-19 as more of the population gets vaccinated. In what appears to be a…

In Mumbai's jewellery bazaar, Ms Kavita Jogani gingerly places her wedding bangles on the shopkeeper's scales, one of the thousands of Indians parting with their most cherished asset - gold. It was not an easy decision - Ms…

Malaysia will undertake a medium to long-term reform of its healthcare sector while gradually aiming to increase healthcare spending every year, Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said on Wednesday (Oct 13). Speaking during a virtual…

Hours before Indonesia's top holiday destination Bali reopens to foreign tourists after 18 months of pandemic hiatus, the island is lacking one crucial ingredient - international flights. Tourism-reliant Bali is scheduled to reopen on…

After two years of interlude due to COVID pandemic, Istanbul International Arabic Book Fair resume in its sixth edition, under the slogan “soar with Knowledge”, in participation of more than 250 publishing houses from 23 countries, the…

Misinformation about the coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccines is leading to an increase in infections around the world, a World Health (WHO) official said on Tuesday. During a livestream Q&A, WHO official Marian Van Kerkhove said the…

China on Thursday reported 85 new coronavirus cases, including 62 new locally transmitted ones, as delta variant of the virus spreads in Chinese cities. Of the locally transmitted cases, 40 were reported in Jiangsu, nine in Hunan, three…

Malaysia's COVID-19 cases crossed the 1 million mark on Jul 25. As cases rose, the country repeatedly reported single-day records of new infections and fatalities. Since the movement control order (MCO) was first imposed in…

Thailand's richest man has announced that his company will produce a traditional herbal remedy to treat symptoms of COVID-19 as the country grapples with a devastating third wave of infections. Dhanin Chearavanont, senior chairman of top…

Thailand’s baht has gone from being one of Asia’s strongest currencies before the pandemic to one of its worst performers this year as the coronavirus crisis ravages its crucial tourism sector. The Thai currency is down more than 9 per…