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China’s Sinovac to test coronavirus vaccine candidate in teenagers, children
BEIJING: Chinese vaccine maker Sinovac Biotech plans to start a clinical trial of its experimental coronavirus vaccine with children and adolescents later this month, widening its test on a shot that’s already in the final stage of study with adults.
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Thailand approves special visa for long-stay foreign tourists
BANGKOK: Thailand’s cabinet today approved in principle a special visa for foreign tourists to stay up to nine months in a bid to revive its tourism industry, which was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said a cabinet meeting chaired by
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Promoting wellness key to developing Asia’s post-COVID-19 recovery
KUALA LUMPUR: Policies that promote and facilitate health and overall wellness are vital for Asia and the Pacific’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said today. On top of the obvious health risks, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased inactivity, stress, and anxiety as lockdowns and layoffs heighten isolation,
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US blocks certain imports from China’s Uyghur region
WASHINGTON: The US on Monday blocked the import of certain goods from China’s Xinjiang region over allegations that they were manufactured using forced labour in Beijing’s Uyghur re-education camps, Anadolu Agency reported. The banned items include cotton, computer parts, apparel
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S. Korea to invest US$2.3 bln to develop drones for military use
SEOUL: South Korea plans to invest 2.7 trillion won (US$2.3 billion) in the next 10 years to develop drones for military use, the arms procurement agency said Tuesday. Under the plan, the country will develop various drones to carry out
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Jakarta reimposes COVID-19 restrictions starting from Monday
MOSCOW: Coronavirus restrictions are being reimposed in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, for at least two weeks amid an increase in the number of new coronavirus cases, reported Sputnik News Agency quoting the Jakarta Post newspaper reports. “We’re now seeing cases emerge
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COVID-19: Thailand steps up contact tracing after footballer tests positive
BANGKOK: Thailand is racing ahead with contact tracing after a 29-year-old Buriram United Football Club player from Uzbekistan was announced to have tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday (Sept 11). To date, the Department of Disease Control has screened nearly 145 people, including
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China, India agree to disengage troops on contested border
BEIJING/NEW DELHI: China and India said they had agreed to de-escalate renewed tensions on their contested Himalayan border and take steps to restore “peace and tranquillity” following a high-level diplomatic meeting in Moscow.Slideshow ( 2 images ) Chinese State Councillor Wang
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Republic TV’s statement over their reporters being arrested by Maharashtra police
We are being informed that our reporter is being pressured by the state machinery in Maharashtra to reveal his story, his leads and his sources. Our reporter will not reveal the source or story. This stands in complete violation of
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COVID-19 Updates: UK coronavirus cases rise by nearly 3,000 a day
BEIJING, Sept. 11 — The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, reported Xinhua news agency. – – – – LONDON — The daily number of coronavirus cases in Britain on Thursday edged a step closer
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