Crime rate has dropped by 70 per cent since Malaysia’s lockdown
KUALA LUMUR, Mar 25, 2020, NST. The nationwide crime rate has dropped by 70 per…
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Taiwan’s conference Computex is being rescheduled to Sep 28
TAIPEI, Mar 25, 2020, Abacus. The Taipei-based conference Computex has joined the growing list of…
Hanoi second metro to have test run this year
HANOI, Mar 25, 2020, VN Express. With construction nearing completion, Hanoi’s second metro line is…
Malaysia’s shutdown extended to Apr 14: PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 25, 2020, Malay Mail. The existing movement control order (MCO) enforced nationwide…
Thai oil refiners said cutting output as demand falls
BANGKOK, Mar 25, 2020, Reuters. Oil refineries in Thailand are reducing their run rates by…
Coronavirus pandemic hits all 10 ASEAN members as Laos confirms first 2 cases
BANGKOK< Mar 24, 2020, Kyodo, The Laotian Times. Laos on Tuesday confirmed its first two...
Philippine Senate okays emergency powers for Duterte in fight vs coronavirus outbreak
MANILA, Mar 24, 2020, PhilStar. Senate, in a special session Monday, approved the proposed legislation…
Grab drivers roped in to support food and mart delivery service in Malaysia
PETALING JAYA, Mar 24, 2020, Malay Mail. Grab Malaysia today included its drivers to support…
ASEAN Summit postponed until end-June in Vietnam
HANOI, Mar 24, 2020, The Hanoi Times. The postponement comes after eight out of 10…
90 per cent coronavirus recent imported cases didn’t show symptoms at checkpoints in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Mar 24, 2020, Asia One. Nine in 10 imported Covid-19 cases in Singapore between…
Thai banks allow customers with mortgages to make only their monthly interest payment for up to six months
BANGKOK, Mar 24, 2020, NNT. All commercial banks in Thailand have pledged to offer special…
Nepal, Bhutan seal borders with India, govt moves in to help the stranded
NEW DELHI, Mar 24, 2020, Hindustan Times. Nepal and Bhutan sealed their land borders with…