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Indonesian plane feared crashed after losing contact
AFP, Published on 10/01/2021
» JAKARTA - An Indonesian budget airline plane with 62 people on board is suspected to have crashed into the sea shortly after the Boeing passenger jet took off from Jakarta airport on Saturday, authorities said.
China's 'vaccine diplomacy': A global charm offensive
AFP, Published on 10/12/2020
» BEIJING - As wealthy countries scramble to buy up the limited supply of big-name coronavirus vaccines, China is stepping in to offer its homegrown jabs to poorer countries. But the largesse is not entirely altruistic, with Beijing hoping for a long-term diplomatic return.
WHO warns vaccine no 'magic bullet'
AFP, Published on 05/12/2020
» WASHINGTON: The World Health Organization has warned that vaccines will be no “magic bullet” for the coronavirus crisis as nations gear up for a massive rollout to tackle surging infections.
Weaker dollar adds Paris and Zurich to world's priciest cities
AFP, Published on 18/11/2020
» LONDON - Paris and Zurich have joined Hong Kong as this year's costliest cities worldwide, while Singapore and Osaka have slipped from their joint-top spot after the coronavirus pandemic weakened the dollar, a survey published Wednesday showed.
Singapore's world-first face scan plan sparks privacy fears
AFP, Published on 18/10/2020
» SINGAPORE: Singapore will become the world's first country to use facial verification in its national ID scheme, but privacy advocates are alarmed by what they say is an intrusive system vulnerable to abuse.
Singapore 'cruises to nowhere' plan sparks virus fears
AFP, Published on 05/10/2020
» SINGAPORE: Singapore hopes to start "cruises to nowhere" in a bid to revive its coronavirus-hit tourism industry, but critics warned Monday against a risky move that could spark Covid-19 outbreaks.
India IT hub locks down as virus ravages UK, Singapore economies
AFP, Published on 14/07/2020
» BANGALORE (INDIA) - India's IT hub Bangalore was set to go into a new week-long lockdown on Tuesday as the number of coronavirus cases surged, while new economic figures from Singapore to Britain revealed the shocking extent of the damage wreaked by the global pandemic.
New virus outbreak in China stokes second wave fears
AFP, Published on 16/06/2020
» BEIJING - China's capital was facing an "extremely severe" coronavirus threat on Tuesday, as New Zealand reported its first new infections in almost a month and fears mounted that the deadly pandemic is still far from under control.
Masks, health checks and long check-ins: the future of flying
AFP, Published on 10/06/2020
» SINGAPORE: Cabin crew in protective suits, health certifications for passengers, mandatory face masks, and longer check-in times.
Cathay Pacific unveils US$5 billion bailout plan
AFP, Published on 09/06/2020
» HONG KONG: Troubled Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific announced a HK$39 billion ($5 billion) government-led bailout plan on Tuesday as it battles a crippling downturn caused by the coronavirus.