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South Korea hits new Covid-19 record, halts quarantine exemptions to block Omicron

Starting from Friday for the next two weeks, all inbound travellers will need to serve a 10-day quarantine.

No evidence Omicron is deadlier, Australia health chief says

Singapore now Asia's priciest city as inflation adds to Omicron fears

Omicron variant a warning against under-vaccination in Asia

SPH Media Trust launches with mission for ST and media titles to be trusted source of news

China tutors sell eggs and meat on live stream after government ban

All clear for Malaysia's coast-to-coast rail link after impasse resolved

Tennis: Djokovic, King back WTA's move to suspend tournaments in China over Peng Shuai concerns

The decision is set to cost it hundreds of millions of dollars. 
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Omicron variant spread in Europe before flights to Netherlands

Dutch health officials said it found samples before the announced existence of Omicron.

Malaysia bans travellers from countries deemed at risk from Omicron

Malaysia has not reported any cases of the Omicron variant so far.

Germany reports highest daily Covid-19 death toll in 9 months

Hospitals warned that Germany could have 6,000 people in intensive care by Christmas.
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China tutors sell eggs and meat on live stream after government ban

Hundreds of teachers from one firm are selling farm produce such as eggs, fruits and meat on live stream.

Omicron variant a warning against under-vaccination in Asia

All clear for Malaysia's coast-to-coast rail link after impasse resolved

Official sources said an agreement will be inked on Thursday to proceed with a revised northern alignment.

China sees justification for its zero Covid-19 policy with Omicron variant

Two cities in the area bordering Russia have suspended commodity imports by rail to lower risk of infection.

Sarawak polls could be make-or-break time for Anwar

He can ill-afford another setback following the crushing defeat suffered by his Pakatan Harapan coalition in Melaka, says Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh.

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US climate envoy Kerry says China, India, Russia must do more to tackle warming

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