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Australia, New Zealand step up efforts to aid tsunami-hit Tonga

Initial reports suggest no mass casualties in Tonga.

North Korea fires two ballistic missile from Pyongyang airport, South Korea says
S. Korean President Moon Jae-in hails K-pop's impact on Middle East trip

South Korea's soft power matches its economic achievements, he says.

Don't deliberately get Omicron to achieve herd immunity: Malaysia Health Minister

He said each individual's response to the virus can vary wildly.

Urbanites in India flock to holiday spot Goa for better work-life balance

Leaving the city also helps workationers stay socially distanced and safe amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Beijing Omicron case prompts temple closures, queues for Covid-19 tests
Philippines says Suu Kyi must be involved in Myanmar peace process
Monks flee temples in eastern Myanmar amid intense fighting
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Asian Insider

Millennials in South Korea embrace travel-as-you-work trend in Covid-19 era
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Indonesian economy appears set for strong growth as commodity prices surge
Good Samaritans step forward with free services for flood victims in Malaysia
Too many recall votes and referendums - Taiwan needs to amend laws, say experts
Flat white, avocado on toast: Australia's coffee culture spreads abroad

Australians are increasingly opening cafes overseas and influencing global coffee chains’ menus.

The Quad adjusts to Asean: Jakarta Post contributor
US upping game to the detriment of Asia-Pacific: China Daily
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China's birth rate drops to record low in 2021
Chinese cities on high Covid-19 alert as peak CNY travel season starts
New Zealand bracing itself for imminent arrival of Omicron, Ardern says
Shortage of Covid-19 testing kits 'not unique' to Australia, says PM Morrison
North Korea fires two ballistic missile from Pyongyang airport, South Korea says
Australia, New Zealand step up efforts to aid tsunami-hit Tonga
Urbanites in India flock to holiday spot Goa for better work-life balance
'Bleisure' faces hurdles in Japan despite popularity and official push
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Covid-19 in S-E Asia

Tracking Covid-19 cases in Singapore and the world

A breakdown of the cases and deaths in Asia and across the globe.

Chinese cities on high Covid-19 alert as peak CNY travel season starts
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