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HK leader Carrie Lam says restoring ‘political system from chaos’ is priority

Lam was delivering her annual policy address in the legislature.

Malaysia orders full probe on Top Glove's work and housing condition after Covid-19 outbreak

Thai protesters to target King's wealth in latest Bangkok rally

Pro-democracy protesters planned to rally outside Siam Commercial Bank.

Indonesian fisheries minister arrested by anti-graft agency

The Minister was arrested when he arrived at the Soekarno-Hatta airport after a trip to the US.

Tokyo to call for shortened hours for bars, restaurants to curb Covid-19 spread: Report

Tokyo will ask restaurants and bars to close at 10pm from this Saturday until Dec 18.

China's premier Li Keqiang sees economy returning to 'proper' range next year

Japan and China to restart business travel, coordinate on East China Sea

Sources close to former Japan PM Abe say his camp subsidised backers' party: Media

MALAYSIA POLITICS

Malaysian PM Muhyiddin's budget looks shaky, but if not him, then who?

Several top Umno lawmakers have indicated their unwillingness to back the country's largest-ever budget.

Malaysia, land of the young, led by Atoks and Abahs

Royal consent to block polls signals Muhyiddin safe until Covid-19 curbed

Malaysia opposition asks for loan moratoriums, financial aid, reforms to back budget

Asian Insider

Malaysia's crucial Budget 2021 vote likely to be delayed

Asian Insider, Nov 24: Singapore on heightened terror alert; Race to build ultra-fast trains

India first priority for Covid-19 vaccine delivery: Serum Institute

Hong Kong to shut bars and pubs, order more to go for Covid-19 testing

Mounting pressure on tech behind China's drive for self-reliance, says expert

ST Asian Insider magazine: Download Nov issue here

Anger and anxiety are in the air after a nail-biting election. Can Joe Biden unify the country?

Moon mission promotes international cooperation: China Daily

Malaysia needs to reform its New Economic Policy: Sin Chew Daily contributor

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COVID-19

Evidence builds that an early mutation made the Covid-19 pandemic harder to stop

The mutation, known as 614G, was first spotted in eastern China in January.

Plasma from recovered patients shows little benefit in those hospitalised with Covid-19: Study

US CDC may soon shorten Covid-19 quarantine period

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