Asia Pacific

Australia Opens Up Domestic Life Further As China Dispute Lingers

Australia's states and territories are implementing a three-step federal government plan to unwind lockdown measures that have been in place for two months

May 20, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

In a First, Singapore Supreme Court Sentences Man to Death Via Zoom Call

A Malaysian man accused of illegal heroin transport was sentenced to death via Zoom call by the Singapore Supreme court.

May 20, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Taiwan President Tsai apologises to indigenous people, promises to look after their interest

Taiwan President Rejects Beijing Rule; China Says 'Reunification' Inevitable

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said relations between Taiwan and China had reached a historical turning point

May 20, 2020

By Reuters

Avoid Sex for 30 Days, Thai Expert Advises Coronavirus Survivors

Earlier study in China found traces of coronavirus in semen samples of positive patients

May 20, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Coronavirus

Indonesia's Capital Extends Coronavirus Curbs Until June 4

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 310,000 people worldwide

May 19, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Why Some Companies Will Fail On Work-from-home Transition: Study

Control-oriented Organisations which check the productivity of their employees will find it more difficult to trust their people when working from home, according to a new study

May 19, 2020

By IANS

Post WHO Setback, Taiwan President will Press for Global Participation

China views Tsai, who is going to be sworn into office for her second and final term on Wednesday, as a separatist bent on formal independence for Taiwan

May 19, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

China's Wuhan Conducts 467,847 Coronavirus Tests, Claims Health Ministry

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir in recent times and has spread to more than 170 nations

May 19, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Myanmar claims 8 Coronavirus Cases Among the Returnees From Malaysia

The deadly virus outbreak has spread to more than 170 countries in the world infecting over 4.8 million people globally

May 19, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

3 Singaporeans Face Charges for Unlawfully Camping at Chek Jawa Wetlands Park Amid Coronavirus

Three men went out of their home during the circuit breaker period and set up camp at Chek Jawa Wetlands Park which is 'no entry' zone.

May 19, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Coronavirus

WFH Filipino Reporter Keeps Her Cool as Cats Fight Behind on Live TV, Video Goes Viral

Doris A. Bigornia, who is a Filipina journalist, and news presenter was caught off guard when her cat babies got into a vicious fight during a live TV interview.

May 19, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

Chinese President Xi Jinping Pledges $2b for Coronavirus Response in Developing Countries

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged $2 Billion to countries affected by the coronavirus pandemic which started in China late last year

May 19, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

China Urges Local Companies to List in London in Renewed Global Push: Sources

China is urging domestic companies to look at listing in London as the country aims to revive deals under a Stock Connect scheme and strengthen overseas ties

May 18, 2020

By Reuters

Over 100 Million People in China's Northeast Now Facing Another Lockdown Ahead of Political Meeting

Millions of people are put under lockdown as new cases of Coronavirus triggered new fear of a second wave

May 18, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Hong Kong's Veteran Pro-Democracy Activists Defiant As They Hear Charges in Court

China's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office called the arrests "normal law enforcement measures" made on the basis of evidence gathered by police

May 18, 2020

By Reuters

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