Asia Pacific Focus

When it’s this hot in Singapore, is it more likely you’ll become sick?

For the past few days, you've been working out outside in the sun, as well as entering and exiting air-conditioned… Read More

June 28, 2022

Asia’s largest train station in Beijing reopens post a major makeover

Fengtai Railway Station in China’s capital city Beijing which was built in 1895, has reopened on June 20, 2022 after… Read More

June 28, 2022

North Korea condemns US “agression,” honoring Korean War anniversary

North Korea on Saturday denounced "aggression moves" by Washington and Seoul and vowed to retaliate as it observed the 72nd… Read More

June 27, 2022

Japan warned of heatwave, people urged to turn off lights to conserve energy

Japanese government has warned the people of Tokyo region to either save energy, else face power outages. The warning comes… Read More

June 27, 2022

China believes Ukraine situation is a wake-up call for entire human race

Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader, stated on Wednesday that the situation in Ukraine has “sounded an alarm for humanity,” as… Read More

June 26, 2022

For the first time since the outbreak, Shanghai has reported no cases of COVID

With a zero-COVID strategy, China is the only large economy still implementing targeted lockdowns, massive testing, and lengthy quarantines in… Read More

June 26, 2022

Chinese coast guard ships violated Japan’s territorial seas for the longest time in a decade

TOKYO — The longest incursion of its sort in a decade occurred this week when two Chinese coast guard ships… Read More

June 24, 2022

Australia launches ad campaign worth $11m to encourage Covid and flu vaccinations

On Thursday, Australian government is launching a new advertising campaign in attempt to urge and encourage the people to get… Read More

June 23, 2022

Taliban appeal for global aid as Afghanistan reels from deadly earthquake that killed over 1000

Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has appealed for more international support and aid as the country struggles to in the aftermath… Read More

June 23, 2022

Taiwan sends in jets to warn away Chinese warplanes in its air zone amid rising tensions

Taiwan has scrambled jets to warn away China’s 29 aircrafts that were sent in its air defence zone. This included… Read More

June 22, 2022

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