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‘Flesh-eating’ bacterium cases hit record high in Japan
Kyodo News, Published on 11/06/2024
» KYODO - Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, a potentially deadly disease caused by a "flesh-eating" bacterium, is spreading rapidly in Japan, with cases in the first half of this year already surpassing last year's record, a national infectious disease institute said Tuesday.
Mainland Chinese tourist accuses Hong Kong taxi driver of overcharging by nearly 300%
Published on 10/06/2024
» HONG KONG: A Shenzhen-based tourist has complained about being "ripped off" by a Hong Kong taxi driver for being asked to pay HK$600 (2,800 baht), nearly three times the usual fare, on his first day in town for the Dragon Boat Festival long weekend.
China plans to expand 'manta ray' submersible fleet
South China Morning Post, Published on 10/06/2024
» China is expanding its fleet of coral-monitoring submersibles and plans to build larger models that could also be used for reconnaissance purposes.
India's Modi sworn in as PM for third term, faces coalition challenges
Reuters, Published on 10/06/2024
» NEW DELHI: Narendra Modi was sworn in as India's prime minister on Sunday for a third term, after a shock election setback that will test his ability to ensure policy certainty in a coalition government in the world's most populous nation.
Malaysia begins diesel subsidy reforms, prices to rise 50% Monday
Published on 09/06/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Diesel fuel prices in much of Malaysia are set to rise by roughly 50% on Monday as the government begins shifting away from costly blanket subsidies to a targeted approach that mainly helps the needy.
Vietnam arrests prominent journalist for Facebook posts
Published on 09/06/2024
» Authorities in Vietnam have arrested one of the country’s most prominent journalists and accused him of “abusing democratic freedoms” by posting articles on Facebook that “infringed on the interests of the state and the legitimate rights and interests of organisations and individuals.”
Philippines bans bird imports from Australia over bird flu
Published on 09/06/2024
» The Philippines has banned imports of birds and poultry products from Australia following recent cases of bird flu in the country.
Mauritius plans 2% ‘climate levy’ on businesses
Published on 08/06/2024
» Mauritius, an Indian Ocean island nation grappling with flash floods and erosion, plans to introduce a 2% climate levy on company profits to finance projects fighting climate change, according to Finance Minister Renganaden Padayachy.
Danish PM assaulted in public square
Published on 08/06/2024
» COPENHAGEN - Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen suffered a light whiplash injury after she was assaulted by a man in central Copenhagen on Friday, her office said in a statement on Saturday.
Vietnam arrests well-known Facebook users
Reuters, Published on 08/06/2024
» HANOI - Police in Vietnam have arrested two well-known Vietnamese Facebook users on charges of abusing democratic freedoms, the government said on Saturday, as a major leadership reshuffle in the Communist-ruled country is settling down.