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Malaysia seeks UN climate adaptation funds amid deadly floods
Reuters, Published on 27/12/2021
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is seeking $3 million from the UN Green Climate Fund (GCF) to develop a national plan to adapt to climate change, the environment ministry said last week, amid deadly floods that have displaced nearly 70,000 people this month.
US caps year of drills to deter China with 10-day military exercise
Reuters, Published on 30/11/2021
» USS CARL VINSON: The United States on Tuesday completed ten days of joint military drills in Asian waters with Japan and other allies as it ups the ante on deterring China from pursuing its territorial ambitions amid growing tension in the region over Taiwan.
Indonesia project to convert fuel-powered motorbikes to electric
Reuters, Published on 18/08/2021
» JAKARTA: Indonesia on Wednesday launched a pilot project to convert motorcycles that run on combustion engines into electric-powered vehicles, part of a national drive to make transport more environmentally friendly, the energy ministry said.
Singapore prepares for long term life - and death - with Covid
Reuters, Published on 17/08/2021
» SINGAPORE: With just a few dozen Covid-19 deaths and one of the world's highest vaccination rates, Singapore wants to reopen for business - and is laying the groundwork to live with the coronavirus as it does other common diseases such as influenza.
Malaysia secures shots to cover 110% of population
Reuters, Published on 16/02/2021
» Malaysia has secured access to enough coronavirus vaccines for its entire population, as it prepares to roll out its inoculation programme by the end of this month.
Thailand among countries at risk in US Treasury's currency report
Reuters, Published on 16/12/2020
» WASHINGTON: Thailand is among several countries the US Treasury could label currency manipulators before President Donald Trump leaves office, analysts say, as the coronavirus pandemic skews trade flows and widens US deficits with trading partners.
No kissing, disinfect the mic: Japan nightlife sets virus rules
Reuters, Published on 20/07/2020
» TOKYO: Campaigners for Japan's nightlife workers say they need realistic guidelines for how to stay safe and remain in business amid the novel coronavirus, which has seen the government zero in on host and hostess bars as centres of contagion.
SE Asia virus toll rises as Philippines ramps up testing
Reuters, Published on 14/04/2020
» The Philippines is to ramp up coronavirus testing as the Covid-19 death toll rose across Southeast Asia, with Indonesia reporting 60 new fatalities and its highest daily increase in cases.
Dozens killed in stampede at funeral of Iranian commander
Reuters, Published on 07/01/2020
» DUBAI/BAGHDAD: Dozens of people were killed in a stampede as crowds of mourners packed streets for the funeral of a slain military Iranian commander in his hometown of Kerman on Tuesday, forcing his burial to be postponed, state-affiliated media reported.
Australian bushfires 'uncontrollable' with conditions to worsen
Reuters, Published on 17/12/2019
» SYDNEY: Firefighters warned on Tuesday they would not be able to contain some of the 100 fires still ablaze in the country before conditions were expected to deteriorate later this week.