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China Eastern Airlines plane with 132 on board crashes in China
The plane crashed in Wuzhou city, causing a mountain fire, according to the regional emergency management department.
HK lifts flight bans, cuts quarantine for arrivals as Covid-19 cases drop
Move part of pandemic response review flagged by leader Carrie Lam last week.
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ST scores biggest haul at global contest; Save the Merlion, HDB flats in 3D among winners
It bags 28 awards at Best of News Design Digital Competition, its best showing so far at the annual event.
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China locks down millions more as Covid-19 spreads
But curbs are being eased in Shenzhen, which locked down its 17.5 million residents a week ago.
Hospitalisations of young kids with Covid-19 surged during US Omicron wave
Rates of admission to intensive care also rose among young children, reaching a peak on Jan 8.
Hong Kong's immunised who died of Covid-19 mainly got Sinovac vaccine: Media
However, most deaths occurred among those who were unvaccinated.
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VTLs boost international arrivals in S'pore, but number of tourists still low
Industry players expect inbound numbers to pick up once entry requirements are eased.
March 21 2022
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Asia hit by food security fears amid war in Ukraine
Here’s a look at what governments are doing to keep food prices and supplies under control.
Malaysia's ex-premier Najib, not PM Ismail, elicits loudest buzz in Umno meeting
Najib's presence attracted eager handshakes and excited wefies.
As Scott Morrison plays the China card, a 'khaki election' looms for Australia
Australia's ruling coalition hopes to paint the Labor opposition as weak on national security and on China specifically. Trouble is, Labor has not shown much difference in its approach towards Beijing.
One night in Krung Thep? Hot debate over Thai capital's name
A misconception led to an online brouhaha over a minor change to the naming convention.
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