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Covid-Like Virus Rises in China, Experts Say Not to Worry

In December 2024, China saw a rise in respiratory infections, particularly among children under 14, due to human metapneumovirus (HMPV), according to CBS News. However, despite the global uproar, experts say the virus is seasonal and under control, and it is unlikely to turn into a global pandemic. HMPV causes...

Quake in China’s Tibet Kills 53 with Tremors Felt in Nepal, India

By Isabel KUA/AFP - A devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at...

Top TikTok Trends from Southeast Asia in 2024

This year, TikTok exploded across the internet like never before. As 2024 comes to...

Controversial Love Charm Service Goes Viral in Singapore

A Singaporean company is offering a unique 'love ritual' service that promises to bring...

Creative Economy Revolution: How ASEAN’s Youth are Leading the Charge

On 2 to 5 December, the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit 2024...

Golden Triangle SEZ Under Scrutiny as Western Sanctions Target ‘Scam Farms’

As scam centers continue to pose a threat to Southeast Asia, western countries are taking a stronger stance to mitigate the dangers. The United Kingdom...

Thai Airport Opens Automated Gates for Foreign Visitors, Streamlines Departure Process

Foreign visitors will have access to the automatic departure passport control lane at Suvarnabhumi Immigration Inspections, Bangkok, Thailand, from 15 December. Initially launched in 2012...

China’s President Will Visit Vietnam Weeks After It Strengthened Ties With the US, Japan

BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in Vietnam on Tuesday, 12 December, seeking to further deepen ties with its neighbor, which is...

Indonesia Suspects Human Trafficking is Behind Increasing Number of Rohingya Refugees

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s government blames a surge in human trafficking for the increasing number of Rohingya Muslims that have entered the country over...

Laos Joins Global Call for Action on Climate, Health Issues at COP28

Laos has joined 122 other countries in endorsing the Declaration on Climate and Health (COP28) at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference in the...

UN Warns That 2 Boats Adrift in the Andaman Sea With 400 Rohingya Aboard Desperately Need Rescue

BANGKOK (AP) — The UN refugee agency on Monday sounded the alarm for about 400 Rohingya Muslims believed to be aboard two boats reported to...