Asia

Covid-19: Japan covid adviser urges clear risk message as cases surge in Olympic host

TOKYO, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Japan faces its most serious situation since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the country’s top medical…

China’s new ambassador arrives in US with words of optimism

WASHINGTON, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China’s new ambassador to the United States, Qin Gang, on Wednesday wished the US victory against COVID-19 and…

Companies In Southeast Asia Record US$4.9 Bln Via IPOs In H1 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (NNN-Bernama) — Companies in Southeast Asia raised a record US$4.9 billion (US$1=RM4.22) through initial public offerings…

Malaysian Zii Jia Brushes Aside Leverdez To Set Up Round-Of-16 Date With Chen Long

By Elmi Rizal Elias TOKYO, July 29 (NNN-Bernama) — National men’s singles ace Lee Zii Jia marched stylishly into the…

National Doubles Pair Aaron-Wooi Yik Stun Indonesian Pair To Advance To Last Four

TOKYO, July 29 (NNN-Bernama) — National top men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik advanced to the semi-finals in spectacular…

Fourth Day Of Special Msian Parliament Sitting To Focus On Socio-Economic Issues

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (NNN-Bernama) — Welfare, socio-economic and financial assistance to people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are among…

Covid-19: Singapore will send 200 oxygen concentrators to Myanmar

SINGAPORE, July 29 (NNN-CNA) — Singapore will send 200 oxygen concentrators to Myanmar to support the country’s fight against the…

Covid-19: Covax expecting 250 mn donated doses in 6-8 weeks – WHO

      GENEVA, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Covax is expecting to receive 250 million donated Covid-19 vaccine doses over the next…

Malaysia’s Economic Fundamentals Still Strong, Supported By Stable Capital Market, Liquidity

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s economic fundamentals are still strong and its growth prospect for the medium term…

Prosecution, Defence In Former PM Najib’s RM27 Million SRC Case Seek To Postpone Hearing

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (NNN-Bernama) — The prosecution and the defense in Najib Razak’s money laundering case, involving RM27 million…