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Singaporeans snap up properties during worst ever recession

Singaporean Jason Chen recently bought a S$1.7 million ($1.26 million) three-bedroom apartment in a swanky condominium, upgrading his home in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic which has triggered the…

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South Korean firm to produce 150 mln doses a year of Russian COVID-19 vaccine

Russia's sovereign wealth fund said on Friday it had signed a deal with South Korea's GL Rapha for the biotechnology firm to produce over 150 million doses per year of…

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Photo Story: US President Donald Trump cookies in Shanghai

An American coffee with a cookie shaped to mimic US President Donald Trump sold under slogan 'Make Americano Great Again' in Shanghai, China. Mr. Xue, cafe owner in Shanghai's popular…

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South Korea begins fining people flouting mask rules, reports 191 new coronavirus cases

South Korea will begin fining people who fail to wear masks in public on Friday as it reported 191 new coronavirus cases, with daily infections continuing to creep higher. People…

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Suu Kyi party wins enough seats to form Myanmar’s next government

The ruling party of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has won enough parliamentary seats to form the next government, according to official results of a general election released on…

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China finds coronavirus on packaging of Brazilian beef

The Chinese city of Wuhan said on Friday it had detected the novel coronavirus on the packaging of a batch of Brazilian beef, as it ramped up testing of frozen…

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China congratulates Biden

China's foreign ministry said on Friday that it extended congratulations to U.S. President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris, who won the Nov. 3 election that President Donald Trump has…

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India’s Serum says produced 40 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine producer, said on Thursday it has made 40 million doses of AstraZeneca's potential COVID-19 vaccine, and would soon begin making Novavax's rival…

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Photo Story: World record attempt for the ‘Longest ride through tunnel of fire’ in Bangalore

A member of the Indian Army Jawans (soldiers) Captain Shivam Singh (L) belonging to the 'ASC Tornadoes' daredevil bike team comes out from the fire after his bike skidded during…

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China says faces greater risk of local virus infection caused by imported cases over winter

China is facing an increased risk of local transmission of the new coronavirus in the winter due to imported cases from abroad, said a senior official at the country's health…

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EU condemns China’s latest move on Hong Kong

The European Union called on Beijing on Thursday to immediately reverse new rules to disqualify elected legislators, saying the decision was a "severe blow" to the former British colony's autonomy.…

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Apple puts Taiwanese supplier Pegatron on probation over student workers

Apple said on Monday it has put its Taiwanese supplier Pegatron on probation after finding that the company violated Apple's supplier code of conduct by asking student employees to work…

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China holds off on sending congratulations to Biden

China, which has held off on congratulating U.S. presidential election winner Joe Biden even as leaders of other countries have done so, said on Monday it would follow custom in…

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China to carry tests on cold-storage facilities

China's northern port city of Tianjin said on Sunday it plans to carry out tests on some cold storage facilities and their staff after a confirmed coronavirus case involving a…

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Japan formally proclaims Crown Prince Akishino heir to throne

Japan formally proclaimed Crown Prince Akishino the first in line as heir to the throne on Sunday, the last of a series of ceremonies after his elder brother, Emperor Naruhito,…

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Thai LGBT and anti-government protesters join in Pride Parade

More than 1,000 members of Thailand's LGBT community and anti-government protesters joined in a Pride Parade on Saturday to call for equal rights as well for the ousting of Prime…

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Myanmar’s Suu Kyi favoured to win as election gets underway

Myanmar voted in a general election on Sunday seen as a referendum on a fledgling democratic government that remains popular at home but which has seen its reputation collapse overseas…

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China unlikely to find Biden a soft touch

In his unsuccessful campaign for re-election, President Donald Trump repeatedly warned that a victory for Joe Biden would be a win for China and that Beijing would "own America." Despite…

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Singapore launches its first ‘cruise to nowhere’

Hit by cabin fever, hundreds of Singapore residents itching to get out of the tiny country boarded a "cruise to nowhere" on Friday, a rare chance to sail the seas…

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North Korea prohibits smoking in public spaces

North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly introduced smoking bans in some public places to provide citizens with “hygienic living environments,” state media KCNA reported on Thursday. The tobacco-prohibition law aims to…

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Indonesia sees first recession in over two decades as coronavirus hits

Indonesia fell into recession for the first time in over two decades in the third quarter as the COVID-19 pandemic battered consumption and business activity in Southeast Asia's largest economy,…

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India-made COVID-19 vaccine could be launched as early as February

An Indian government-backed COVID-19 vaccine could be launched as early as February - months earlier than expected - as last-stage trials begin this month and studies have so far showed…

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China blocks travellers from coronavirus-hit Britain, Belgium and the Philippines

Mainland China has barred entry to non-Chinese visitors from Britain, Belgium and the Philippines and demanded travellers from the United States, France and Germany present results of additional health tests,…

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Mainland China reports 17 new coronavirus infections, asymptomatic cases surge

China on Wednesday reported 17 new confirmed coronavirus infections in the mainland for Nov. 3, down from 49 a day earlier, the health authority said, although asymptomatic cases surged. Of…

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Thailand’s online porn ban sparks backlash

Thailand's government said on Tuesday it had banned Pornhub and 190 other websites showing pornography, prompting social media anger over censorship and a protest against the decision. Digital minister Puttipong…

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Japan opens airport coronavirus test lab for departing travellers

Japan’s largest airport opened a novel coronavirus testing facility on Monday as it takes steps to reopen international travel that has been largely grounded for months by the pandemic. The…

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Photo Story: Record haul of methamphetamine seized in Hong Kong

A Customs officer stands guard next to seized methamphetamine at a Hong Kong Customs and Excise facility in Hong Kong, China, 02 November 2020. Hong Kong Customs detected the largest-ever…

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Photo Story: Aftermath of Typhoon Goni in the Philippines

A collection of photos of the devastation left by Typhoon Goni, the world’s strongest typhoon this year, barrelled through the south of the Philippines’ main island of Luzon on Sunday.…

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South Korea takes in 164 asylum seekers from nearly 6,000 applicants

South Korea has accepted just 164 asylum seekers this year from nearly 6,000 who applied despite coronavirus travel curbs, government data showed. Immigration is a contentious issue in South Korea,…

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China starts once-a-decade census

Millions of census-takers began knocking on doors across China on Sunday for a once-a-decade head count of the world’s largest population that for the first time will use mobile apps…

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Macau’s gambling revenues dive 72.5% in October

Gambling revenue in Macau plunged 72.5% in October year-on-year, extending the steep coronavirus-driven declines of recent months but at a slower pace as visitors to the world's biggest casino hub…

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Hong Kong authorities arrest seven opposition activists

Seven prominent Hong Kong opposition activists were arrested on Sunday on charges related to obstructing a legislative council meeting in May, the latest move by authorities amid a broader crackdown…

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South Korea expands mask requirements as COVID-19 cases grow

South Korea said on Sunday it will expand its mandatory mask policy to spas, wedding halls and other places as part of new social distancing rules aimed at preparing for…

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Typhoon Goni weakens as it crosses Philippines but still causes victims

A super typhoon weakened after barrelling through the southern part of the Philippines' main island of Luzon on Sunday, with officials reporting at least four deaths, power supply outages, infrastructure…

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China local authority warns of coronavirus on packaging of imported Brazilian pork

Packaging on a batch of frozen pork imported from Brazil which had entered a district in Eastern China’s Shandong province has tested positive for the coronavirus, the local government said.…

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Photo Story: First female helicopter pilot for South Korean Marines

An handout photo made available by the Republic of Korea Marine Corps shows Lieutenant Cho Sang-ah, the Marines' first female chopper pilot, posing in front of a Marineon utility chopper…

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Mainland China reports 24 new COVID-19 cases vs 33 a day earlier

Mainland China reported 24 new COVID-19 cases on Oct. 31, down from 33 a day earlier, the country's national health authority said on Sunday. Of the new cases, 21 were…

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Mainland China reports 33 new COVID-19 cases

Mainland China reported 33 new COVID-19 cases on Oct. 30, up from 25 a day earlier, the country's national health authority said on Saturday. Of the new cases, 27 were…

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Philippines orders evacuation as world’s strongest 2020 typhoon approaches

Philippine officials on Saturday ordered evacuation of thousands of residents in the southern part of the main Luzon island as a category 5 storm that is the world's strongest this…

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On Halloween, S.Korea officials warn ‘don’t end up a real ghost’

South Korean officials are stepping up efforts to ensure locals stick to social distancing guidelines during Halloween, warning this year's party "could really turn scary" as it tries to avoid…

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Japan Airlines forecasts record annual loss of $3.6 bln

Japan Airlines Co Ltd (JAL) on Friday forecast a record operating loss of as much as 380 billion yen ($3.63 billion) for the year through March, and said it would…

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Xiaomi bucks trend of contracting China smartphone market

China's smartphone market continued its steady contraction in the third quarter, with shipments declining 14% year-on-year, research firm Counterpoint reported. Xiaomi Corp was the only brand to see growth in…

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Singapore sees local jobless rate peaking this year

Singapore expects its local unemployment rate to peak in the second half of this year but remain high in 2021 as the city-state plots a slow recovery from its coronavirus…

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Chinese spacecraft set for Mars landing in May

A Chinese spacecraft is expected to land on Mars in May, state-run media reported on Thursday, citing a space agency official. The spacecraft, which left Earth in July, is set…

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India passes bleak landmark of 8 million coronavirus infections

India crossed a grim milestone of 8 million coronavirus cases on Thursday, with a daily rise of 49,881 infections, health ministry data showed. The world's second most populous nation also…

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Aung San Suu Kyi votes ahead of general election

Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi cast a ballot on Thursday in the capital Naypyitaw ahead of November’s election after being unable to travel to her registered township near Yangon…

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Nearly 6,000 Afghan civilians killed or wounded in 2020: U.N.

Nearly 6,000 Afghan civilians were killed or wounded in the first nine months of the year as heavy fighting between government forces and Taliban insurgents rages on despite efforts to…

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India nears 8 million coronavirus cases

India’s tally of coronavirus cases stood less than 10,000 away from the grim milestone of 8 million, as 43,893 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours, data from…

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Photo Story: Cemeteries in the Philippines to close due to coronavirus pandemic

A family visits the grave site of a departed loved one at a cemetery in Caloocan City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 28 October 2020. The Philippine government ordered the closure of…

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Mainland China reports most new COVID-19 cases in more than two months

Mainland China reported 42 new COVID-19 cases on Oct. 27, the highest daily toll in more than two months due to a rise in infections in the northwestern Xinjiang region,…

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School explosion rocks Pakistani city of Peshawar

An explosion at a religious school in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar has killed at least seven people and wounded 70 others, many of them children, police officials say.…

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Chuncheon, South Korea

A heart-shaped artificial aquatic plant island, being used for ecological restoration is created on Uiam Lake in Chuncheon, South Korea. EPA-EFE/YONHAP

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With Covid curbs fading, China set for consumption rebound

Over the weekend, crowds packed a former industrial warehouse in Beijing as the China Fashion Week got underway, with models strutting mask-less on a square runway and guests oblivious to…

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Singapore factory output surges at fastest pace in 9 years on pharma boost

Singapore's industrial output blew past forecasts to rise 24.2% year-on-year in September, its fastest pace in nine years, boosted by pharmaceutical manufacturing more than doubling last month, official data showed…

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Thailand’s biggest opposition party calls for Prime Minister to resign

Thailand’s biggest opposition party called on Monday for Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to resign, as parliament opened a special session called by the former junta leader to discuss months of…

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