Asia

Tokyo 2020: Malaysian Contingent Must Abide By Regulations, Including Daily COVID-19 Screening – NSC

SEREMBAN (Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia) April 29 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian contingent to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games must…

Thailand To Increase Mandatory Quarantine Period, Compulsory Mask Wearing From May 1

BANGKOK, April 30 (NNN-Bernama) — Thailand will increase the current mandatory quarantine period for international travellers from seven to 10…

Japanese Government Imposes State Of Emergency Until May 11 In Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto And Hyogo

TOKYO, Apr 30 (NNN-NHK) – Japan declared states of emergency in Tokyo, Osaka and surrounding areas, in an effort to…

Time For Washington To Act First To Salvage Iran Nuke Deal

VIENNA, Apr 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – The negotiations on getting the United States and Iran to resume compliance with the historic…

China Launches Space Station Core Module Tianhe

WENCHANG, Apr 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – China yesterday sent into space the core module of its space station, kicking off a…

Vietnam Records Highest 4-Month Trade Growth In 10 Years

HANOI, Apr 29 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam recorded an estimated 206.51 billion U.S. dollars of two-way trade value, in the first…

India’s Rajasthan Chief Minister Tests Positive For COVID-19

NEW DELHI, Apr 29 (NNN-PTI) – Chief Minister of India’s western state of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, today tested positive for…

Another Two Men Die After Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine In Australia

SYDNEY, Apr 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Two men in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) died, days after receiving…

India’s Largest Carmaker Brings Forward Maintenance Shutdown To Make Oxygen Available For Medical Use

MUMBAI, Apr 29 (NNN-PTI) – India’s largest car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki, brought forward its nine-day biannual maintenance shutdown from June…

Philippines Extends Lockdown In Metro Manila, Four Adjacent Areas Until May 14

MANILA, Apr 29 (NNN-PNA) – Metro Manila and its four adjacent areas will remain under strict lockdown for another two…