SEOUL: Babies born in South Korea last year are expected to live 82.7 years, down from 83.6 years in 2021, the statistics … [Read more...] about COVID-19 shrinks life expectancy in South Korea for first time since 1970
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Spike in COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, experts say time to mask up again
CAN MALAYSIA'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM COPE WITH THE RISE IN CASES? In her statement last Thursday, the health minister said that … [Read more...] about Spike in COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, experts say time to mask up again
COVID-19 curbs over, China’s tourists hit Thai beaches for first time in 3 years
Business owner Yoyo Chen, 32, from Yiwu in central China, said returning to Thailand felt like coming home. "I'm here to eat … [Read more...] about COVID-19 curbs over, China’s tourists hit Thai beaches for first time in 3 years
‘It’s about time to open up’: What’s changed as China relaxes strict COVID-19 rules
SCRAPPING "HEALTH CODES" The Chinese public is no longer required to show a green health code on their phone to enter public … [Read more...] about ‘It’s about time to open up’: What’s changed as China relaxes strict COVID-19 rules
Xi to leave China for first time since COVID-19 pandemic began to meet Putin
XI SUPREME Xi is widely expected to break with precedent at a Communist Party congress that starts on Oct. 16 and secure a … [Read more...] about Xi to leave China for first time since COVID-19 pandemic began to meet Putin
Chinese President Xi Jinping to leave China for first time since COVID-19 pandemic began to meet Putin
XI SUPREME Xi is widely expected to break with precedent at a Communist Party congress that starts on Oct. 16 and secure a … [Read more...] about Chinese President Xi Jinping to leave China for first time since COVID-19 pandemic began to meet Putin
North Korea reports no new fever cases for first time since COVID-19 outbreak
Infectious disease experts have cast doubts on North Korea's claims, with the World Health Organization saying last month it … [Read more...] about North Korea reports no new fever cases for first time since COVID-19 outbreak
No new daily COVID-19 cases in Macao for first time in over a month
HONG KONG: Authorities in Macao reported no new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday (Jul 27) for the first time since mid-June, … [Read more...] about No new daily COVID-19 cases in Macao for first time in over a month
Bhutan to welcome tourists ‘who can spend’ for first time since COVID-19
KATHMANDU: Bhutan will reopen for international tourists from September for the first time since the pandemic began more than … [Read more...] about Bhutan to welcome tourists ‘who can spend’ for first time since COVID-19
China slashes COVID-19 quarantine time for international travellers
BEIJING: China on Tuesday (Jun 28) slashed the quarantine time for inbound travellers by half in a major easing of one of the … [Read more...] about China slashes COVID-19 quarantine time for international travellers
Shanghai reports zero COVID-19 cases for first time since outbreak
BEIJING: China reported zero new COVID-19 infections in Shanghai for the first time since March on Saturday (Jun 25), as the … [Read more...] about Shanghai reports zero COVID-19 cases for first time since outbreak
Beijing in ‘race against time’ to contain COVID-19 surge
BEIJING: Authorities in China's capital warned on Tuesday (Jun 14) that a COVID-19 surge in cases linked to a 24-hour bar was … [Read more...] about Beijing in ‘race against time’ to contain COVID-19 surge