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Putin renews nuclear threats against West
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/05/2024
» MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West against threatening Russia as he pursues his invasion of Ukraine and revived his nuclear saber-rattling at the annual military parade on Moscow’s Red Square marking the victory in World War II.
Three Asian passports now world's most useful
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/07/2022
» Japan, Singapore and South Korea have the most powerful passports as the world recovers from Covid-19, reversing pre-pandemic rankings that were dominated by European nations.
Singapore imports clean power for first time, buying from Laos
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/06/2022
» Singapore began receiving hydropower from Laos wired through Thailand and Malaysia on Thursday, the city-state’s first renewable electricity imports as it looks beyond its borders to meet climate change goals.
Vietnam further eases entry rules for some foreign travellers
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/01/2022
» Some foreigners and Vietnamese living abroad no longer need written permission from Vietnamese authorities to enter the country as the government gradually eases travel restrictions.
Vietnam begins limited reopening to foreign tourists - media
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/11/2021
» Vietnam is welcoming foreign tourists this month for the first time since the spring of 2020 as the Southeast Asian country gradually reopens its tourism sector amid the pandemic.
Thousands of Covid-like cases raise risk of future pandemics
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/09/2021
» Hundreds of thousands of people may be infected annually by animals carrying coronaviruses related to the one that causes Covid-19 in China and Southeast Asia, according to a study emphasising the ongoing pandemic threat from spillover events.
The world finally accepts much-maligned Covid shot
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/05/2021
» Indonesia, one of the first nations to bet its Covid-19 vaccination campaign on Sinovac Biotech, was about to announce a stunning development, one that would help vindicate a shot that’s been shrouded in controversy for months. Over in Beijing, though, the company’s chief executive officer was unaware.
Myanmar sees record virus cases as Rakhine State becomes hotspot
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/08/2020
» Myanmar reported 70 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, the highest one-day tally since the virus was first detected in the country on March 23, according to the Ministry of Health and Sports.
South Korea latest Asian nation hit by African swine fever
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/09/2019
» SEOUL: South Korea, Asia’s fourth-biggest pork consumer, confirmed its first case of African swine fever at a farm near the border with the North, becoming the latest country in the region to be hit by the deadly hog disease.
AirAsia's Vietnam venture hopes to take off in August
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/12/2018
» HANOI: The Vietnam partner of AirAsia Group Bhd expects their new carrier to begin operations in August, joining the ranks of low-cost airlines in Southeast Asia as a growing middle class spurs many to travel by air.