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Singapore watching outbreak closely, holds off on restrictions 10 Sep 2021 - 06:53 pm
People wait at an observation area after their vaccination at a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination center in Singapore March 8, 2021. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
Vietnam to reopen resort island to foreign tourists to boost economy 10 Sep 2021 - 03:32 pm
 A sunset is seen in a resort after the Vietnamese government eased the lockdown following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Phu Quoc island, Vietnam May 8, 2020. Picture taken May 8, 2020. REUTERS/James Pearson/File Photo
Australia's daily COVID-19 cases near 2,000 as Delta gains ground 10 Sep 2021 - 01:05 pm
(From L) A construction worker, delivery courier and restaurant staff wear protective face masks while working in the city centre during a lockdown to curb the spread of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Sydney, Australia, September 9, 2021. RE
Japan's popular vaccine minister Kono enters race for next leader 10 Sep 2021 - 12:28 pm
Taro Kono, Japan's vaccination programme chief and ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lawmaker, attends a news conference as he announces his candidacy for the party's presidential election in Tokyo, Japan, September 10, 2021. REUTERS/Issei Kato
Vietnam prepares troops, warns of floods as storm approaches 09 Sep 2021 - 03:50 pm
A view of debris in the aftermath of tropical storm Conson, in Dimasalang, Masbate, Philippines September 8, 2021, in this still image obtained from social media video. Courtesy of MHARF LUZONG/via REUTERS
Taliban say Kabul airport to restart international flights soon 09 Sep 2021 - 02:51 pm
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Thailand hopes to welcome tourists to Bangkok, top cities next month 09 Sep 2021 - 02:24 pm
A person wearing a face shield and protective face masks uses her phone at the shopping mall on the first day of coronavirus restrictions lift on retail and dining in Bangkok and other high-risk areas to revive the economy, as the country battles its wors
As Singapore pauses reopening, experts suggest 'bolder' COVID-19 strategy 09 Sep 2021 - 02:18 pm
Office workers spend their lunch breaks at the central business district amid the COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore, September 8, 2021. REUTERS/Edgar Su
Qatari official says Kabul airport 90% operational, expects gradual reopening 09 Sep 2021 - 02:11 pm
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China suspends approval for new online games - SCMP 09 Sep 2021 - 12:19 pm
A player of Rogue Warriors esports team trains for the game
New Zealand buys Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines from Spain 09 Sep 2021 - 11:24 am
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South Korean researchers create chameleon-like artificial "skin" 09 Sep 2021 - 11:17 am
Ko Seung-hwan, mechanical engineering professor at Seoul National University, looks at Chameleon robot covered with artificial skin, in Seoul, South Korea, September 7, 2021. Picture taken September 4, 2021. REUTERS/Minwoo Park
Japan to extend COVID-19 emergency curbs in Tokyo, other areas 09 Sep 2021 - 10:01 am
People walk in Shibuya shopping area, during a state of emergency amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tokyo, Japan August 29, 2021. REUTERS/Androniki?Christodoulou
China is not targeting any country with fan culture crackdown - embassy 08 Sep 2021 - 02:42 pm
Police officers remove fans standing outside the opening ceremony of the 17th Shanghai International Film Festival, June 14, 2014. REUTERS/Aly Song (CHINA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
All aboard! Thai bus brings vaccines to Bangkok's vulnerable 08 Sep 2021 - 01:42 pm
A woman receives a jab of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine inside a mobile vaccination bus set-up to serve the elderly and disabled groups in Bangkok, Thailand, September 8, 2021. REUTERS/Juarawee Kittisilpa
Philippines' Duterte accepts 2022 vice presidential nomination 08 Sep 2021 - 01:18 pm
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures as he delivers his 6th State of the Nation Address (SONA), at the House of Representative in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 26, 2021. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/File Photo
S.Korea planning to live 'more normally' with COVID-19 after October 08 Sep 2021 - 12:30 pm
People wearing masks take a walk amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic at a Hanriver Park in Seoul, South Korea, February 21, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
Australia's NSW reports rise in COVID-19 cases; vaccinations accelerate 08 Sep 2021 - 11:15 am
People enjoy a sunny day next to Balmoral Beach during a lockdown to curb the spread of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Sydney, Australia, September 8, 2021. REUTERS/Loren Elliott