Sinovac flu shots safe for pregnant women, Hong Kong health experts say
Health experts have dismissed concerns about a Hong Kong government-subsidised flu vaccine that does not have clinical trial data on pregnant women, saying the...
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China’s new Type 100 tank a shift towards ‘intelligent and uncrewed’ warfare
The Chinese military’s new Type 100 tank – unveiled at last week’s Victory Day parade in Beijing – marks a fundamental shift towards “intelligent,...
Explosions rock Doha as Israeli air strike targets Hamas leadership
Israel launched a strike targeting Hamas’ leadership in Qatar on Tuesday, officials said, further widening its campaign against the militant group as negotiations over...
Can Indonesia’s cabinet reshuffle restore public trust and calm protesters?
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet reshuffle is a “tactical” step to restore public trust in the government, according to analysts, but they argue it...
Tycoon Philip Ng builds Vitasoy stake nearly on par with largest shareholder
Singaporean tycoon Philip Ng Chee Tat has amassed a stake in Vitasoy International that almost matches the company’s biggest shareholder in a series of...
9 pig heads left outside Paris mosques, French police investigate as hate crime
At least nine pigs’ heads were found outside several mosques in the Paris region on Tuesday, the French capital’s police chief said – an...
Is Duterte’s ex-police ally set to give ICC drug war’s ‘smoking gun’ proof?
A former police ally of ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is a step closer to giving what lawyers have described as “smoking gun” testimony to...
China’s MGI Tech touts 10-minute genome reading with new sequencer
Shenzhen-based MGI Tech unveiled what it claims to be the world’s fastest gene sequencer, an advance that promises to help accelerate breakthroughs in cancer...
Asia-Pacific presents major climate-related insurance opportunities: Swiss Re
The Asia-Pacific region presents insurers with substantial growth opportunities when it comes to covering climate-related risks, according to Swiss Re, one of the world’s...