Riliv’s users grew almost 5x amid the pandemic as people reported feeling anxious and insecure.

Ecumenical groups unite to fight pandemic, disasters and social ills plaguing the nation

January 20, 2022 4:42 PMThe annual Jan 26 event showcases India’s military might with missile launchers and flypasts.

Teams chosen for the Axie Infinity Builders Program will receive a minimum of US$5,000 in Axie Infinity tokens for their project.

SHANGHAI: China lowered mortgage lending benchmark rates on Thursday as monetary authorities step up efforts to prop up the slowing economy, after data earlier in the week pointed to a darkening outlook for the country’s troubled property sector. Read full story

January 20, 2022 4:37 PMCollarwali was dubbed “supermum” by local press for giving birth to nearly 30 cubs.

Pi Ventures’ second fund will invest in 20 to 25 startups that focus on AI and other deeptech solutions.

SINGAPORE: Oil slipped on Thursday as investors took profits following a month-long rally in prices, but strong demand and short-term supply disruptions continue to support prices close to their highest levels since late 2014. Read full story

Aris Sumarsono, aka Zulkarnaen, was a former military commander of the Jemaah Islamiyah terrorist group in Indonesia

We’ve compiled a list of investors that are pouring money into Southeast Asia’s health startups.

January 20, 2022 3:57 PMFrom Jan 21, entry into venues including bars and night clubs would require proof of full vaccination.

Nearly all the people in Singapore are now on the national Covid-19 contact tracing programme TraceTogether, 21 months after its launch. Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is in a climate emergency and immediate action must be taken to manage the impact of the situation, says Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman. Read full story

Reports indicated TSMC has already raised its quotes between 10% to 20% for both its 7nm and 5nm processes, and that will impact GPUs, CPUs, and ASICs. The hike would impact its biggest clients like AMD, Intel, and Nvidia and it will also lead to an increase to their product prices in the near […]

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Talks between India and Tesla Inc over potential tax benefits are deadlocked as the government is not keen to give the company any breaks without a commitment to manufacture locally, people familiar with the discussions told Reuters. Read full story

January 20, 2022 3:30 PMSelangor is one of three states led by opposition bloc Pakatan Harapan.

New sexual violence bill not only aims to ensure justice for victims but also seeks to ensure their rights are respected

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -A small blank-check firm backed by state investor Temasek made its Singapore debut on Thursday, marking the first such local listing as Singapore steps up a drive to emerge as a key venue for listings of this type. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry reported 3,764 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday (Jan 20). Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara has maintained its overnight policy rate (OPR) at 1.75%, in line with the consensus expectation of economists surveyed in a Reuters poll. Read full story

January 20, 2022 3:06 PMInfected with Covid-19, he’s drawing attention on social media to plight of such workers. 
 

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Bistrochat was also part of the 10th cohort of SOSV’s global Mobile Only Accelerator program.

January 20, 2022 2:26 PMThe meeting comes amid China’s growing military might and North Korea’s missile development.

The world court has found prima facie evidence of violence against Rohingya by the junta

January 20, 2022 2:22 PMFive former residents of the last remaining uninhabited town returned to live there for the first time since the 2011 disaster.

January 20, 2022 2:15 PMInternational travellers can start applying for visas under Thailand’s Test & Go entry programme from Feb 1.

January 20, 2022 2:13 PMChina says the USS Benfold “illegally” sailed into Chinese territorial waters without permission.

We will be operating this article as a running live update service to keep businesses in the ASEAN region informed with regards to the coronavirus.

January 20, 2022 1:58 PMSudden surge in recent weeks has thousands of workers sick or in isolation.

HONG KONG: Stocks and bonds of Chinese property developers stretched their gains into Thursday on hopes a slew of recent government measures would help ease a funding squeeze in the embattled sector, even as another developer warned of default. Read full story

KABUL (Reuters) – In a small tailoring workshop in Kabul, 29-year-old Afghan entrepreneur Sohaila Noori looks on as her dramatically reduced workforce of around 30 women sew scarves, dresses and baby clothes. Read full story