Tag: Covid-19
Ramadan features in Grand Mosques suspended, restricted as world combats COVID-19
By Nasir Yousoff Contributor to AsiaN Makkah: Taraweeh, the prayers performed by Muslims after Isha (evening) prayers in Ramadan, will be limited to the imam and a group of worshippers […]
Military plays major role in Covid-19 prevention in Vietnam
By Phong Lan Vietnam HANOI: While Vietnam has been praised by international friends for its first success in combating the coronavirus, not everyone is aware that the local military is […]
Cambodia fully mobilized in fight against COVID-19
By Sopal Chai Cambodia PHNOM PENH: Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced the mobilization of all national means, forces, and resources to fight the […]
Hanoi uses coronavirus discourage dog meat tradition
By Phong Lan Vietnam HANOI: It was the death anniversary of Hanh Nguyen’s grandfather and the large family were having a big party together. Someone was asking why there was […]
Vietnam imposes $870 fines for posting fake news
HANOI: A decree signed by Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc in February stipulating sanctions against those spreading fake news and rumors on social media has come into effect. Amid […]
Muhyiddin shares with ASEAN Malaysia’s experience in fighting COVID-19
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia today shared its own experiences and knowledge in facing the COVID-19 pandemic with ASEAN member states during a Special ASEAN Summit on COVID-19 conducted via video-teleconferencing. Prime […]
Malaysia to share findings on COVID-19 cure with ASEAN and plus three partners
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will share its findings with experts and scientists from ASEAN and the Plus Three partners – China, Japan and South Korea – to jointly pursue efforts in […]
Trump in blame-game spree as COVID-19 death spiral soars
By Ivan Lim Former AJA President, Contributor to AsiaN SINGAPORE: As the toll in the United States from the novel pneumonia super-bug exceeded 20,000 deaths and reached more than half […]
COVID-19: Over 5400 cases, 94 deaths reported in Pakistan
By Nasir Aijaz TheAsiaN Representative Islamabad: The number of confirmed coronavirus positive cases across Pakistan surged to 5415 while the death toll is 94, according to official data released […]
COVID-19 shaking neoliberal system
By Peter Jaegeul Song Staff Reporter at Asia N SEOUL: Most countries expect negative growth as the global stock price and oil prices have plunged more than 30 percent due […]