Hong Kong prepares for citywide virus testing
HONG KONG, Aug 23, 2020, China Daily. Hong Kong’s free coronavirus testing will begin on…
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Pandemic is an opportunity for Pacific to return to traditional foods: Scientist
WELLINGTON, Aug 22, 2020, RNZ. A genetic scientist and tropical root and tuber crops expert…
Indonesia signs agreement with Sinovac for Covid-19 vaccine
JAKARTA, Aug 22, 2020, Bloomberg. Indonesia has signed an agreement with China’s Sinovac Biotech for…
Sydney businessman given travel permit to pick up a luxury yacht
SYDNEY, Aug 22, 2020, SMH. A Sydney businessman with connections to the Morrison government was…
India’s govt asks state government to not restrict interstate movement of person or goods
NEW DELHI, Aug 22, 2020, The Live Lagpur. The Central Government on Saturday has asked…
Domestic cricket will start as and when conditions permit in India
NEW DELHI, Aug 22, 2020, HBL. BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has assured all state associations…
Xi to visit S. Korea after coronavirus situation is ‘stabilized’: Top officials
SEOUL, Aug 22, 2020, Yonhap. South Korea and China agreed Saturday that President Xi Jinping…
[Analytics] India’s Frontier Paradox
The ongoing India and China crisis, which led to a bloody clash on June 15,…
Six killed in California wildfires as thousands are forced to flee
SACRAMENTO, Aug 21, 2020, BBC. Six people have died in wildfires that are sweeping across…
Guam on lockdown as Covid-19 cases hit daily high
HAGATNA, Aug 21, 2020, RNZ. Guam has recorded its highest number of Covid-19 cases in…
Myanmar locks down Rakhine state capital after outbreak of more infectious virus strain
DHAKA, Aug 21, 2020, Dhaka Tribune. Myanmar has locked down the state capital of conflict-torn…
Delhi govt allows hotels, restaurants to serve liquor after a five months
NEW DELHI, Aug 20, 2020, India Today. After a period of five months, the Delhi…