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North Korea fired on Monday what could be a ballistic missile, Japan’s government said, in what would be the fourth test this month as Pyongyang forges ahead with new military developments amid stalled stalks with the U.S. and South Korea. South Korea’s military also reported that the North had fired …

The United Kingdom is drawing up plans under which people will not be legally bound to self-isolate after catching Covid-19, The Telegraph reported on Sunday. Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to permanently revoke emergency coronavirus laws as Britain’s Covid-19 cases continue to fall, the report said, adding official guidance would …

Some festive cheer is missing in major cities and industrial hubs, with scant to no Tet (Lunar New Year) bonus being paid to workers because of pandemic impacts. With less than two weeks to go for Tet, the nation’s most important festival, the number of enterprises reporting bonus payments is …

Health authorities on Sunday confirmed 15,643 Covid-19 cases in 61 cities and provinces, raising the ongoing wave’s tally to 1,994,829. The three localities with the highest numbers of local cases in the day were Hanoi with 2,982, Da Nang with 888 and Khanh Hoa with 680 cases. The Health Ministry …

Novak Djokovic said Sunday he was “extremely disappointed” by Australia’s decision to deport him but he would comply and leave the country. Hours earlier, three judges at the Federal Court had unanimously dismissed the unvaccinated Serbian superstar’s last-gasp attempt to overturn the government’s cancellation of his visa. “I respect the …

Police in Thua Thien Hue Province arrested two men and three women Saturday for running a ring that illegally traded over 6.2 million pieces of personal data. The arrestees are Le Dat, 34, Nguyen Thanh Quy, 38, Ngo Thi Hong Nhung, 24, Thai Thi Oanh, 23, and Nguyen Thi Huyen …

China’s economy likely grew at the slowest pace in 1-1/2 years in the fourth quarter, dragged by weaker demand due to a property downturn, curbs on debt and strict Covid-19 measures, raising heat on policymakers to roll out more easing steps. Data on Monday is expected to show gross domestic …

The Covax scheme aimed at equitable global access to Covid-19 vaccines hit a “key milestone” Saturday when it delivered its one billionth dose, one of its key backers said. The Covax facility was set up in 2020 by the World Health Organization, Gavi the Vaccine Alliance and the Coalition for …

Dieu Linh, 42, didn’t hesitate to answer “yes” when asked if she would let her children return to school after the Tet holiday. Hanoi has been recording around 3,000 new Covid-19 cases daily. But many parents like Linh said they no longer fear the coronavirus like before. Tran The Cuong, …

Health authorities on Saturday confirmed 16,305 Covid-19 cases in 60 cities and provinces, and 17 imported Omicron cases in HCMC. The three localities with the highest numbers of local cases in the day were Hanoi with 2,810, Da Nang with 874 and Hai Phong with 814 cases. The Health Ministry …