Seoul’s virus-blocking bus stops highlighted at AJA meeting
SEOUL: For Peter Song, South Korea’s latest high-tech front in the battle against airborne viruses, fine dust, snow and rain is an expected step from a country that has leveraged technology successfully to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its people and residents. Korea has installed fortified bus shelters in the capital Seoul with temperature-checking […]
The science and economics of COVID-19 vaccines
By Crispin Maslog MANILA: A mad race to produce a vaccine against COVID-19 has begun with the world’s superpowers leading the pack. At stake are millions of lives and billions of dollars. Among the frontrunners is the US with its futuristic-sounding Operation Warp Speed. Europe and China also have their own leading candidate vaccines. As […]
UNA media forum emphasizes harmony among religions, cultures
By Nurzhan Kasmalieva BISHKEK: Peaceful co-existence of religions and cultures is a requisite in the fight against extremism and clashes between cultures and civilizations, the secretary general of the Muslim World League (MWL) has said. Dr. Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al Issa emphasized the importance of strengthening the fight against religious radicalism and extremism during a […]
BTS’ new single ‘Dynamite’ celebrates spirit of happiness, confidence in pandemic era
SEOUL: Sometimes a small slice of comforting, feel-good entertainment, whether it be music, television or film, can go a long way in dealing with stress and fatigue, especially now more than ever amidst the raging COVID-19 pandemic. And that’s exactly what global K-pop sensation BTS had in mind when preparing to bring out its latest […]
Bahrain cancels 10-day quarantine upon arrival
By Habib Toumi MANAMA: Bahrain has lifted the compulsory 10-day quarantine for all incoming passengers who test negative following their COVID-19 test upon arrival in the kingdom. The National Medical Task Force for combatting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) said that the decision was taken after case statistics revealed a 0.2% average rate of positive cases among […]
Malaysia COVID-19: Jailed and fined for ignoring quarantine order
By Mohamad Nasir Yusoff KUALA LUMPUR: A restaurant owner in the state of Kedah in northwest Malaysia has been fined RM12,000 ($2,860) and sentenced to 5 months jail for violating a quarantine order imposed upon his return from Sivagangga, a town in Tamil Nadu, India. The 57-year old restaurant owner violated the quarantine order by […]
Korea Social Value and Solidarity Foundation ready for post-Corona era by adding social value
By Sang-ki Lee Former President of the Journalists Association of Korea, CEO of Magazine N and AsiaN SEOUL: Moves and efforts by Korea Social Value and Solidarity Foundation, which promotes social solidarity and cooperation to overcome the COVID-19 crisis, have won numerous hearts and minds. People have heaped praise on this deeply committed dedication to […]
Coping with COVID-19 news fatigue
By Crispin Maslog Chair of the Board, Asian Media Information and Communication Centre, Manila MANILA: Media fatigue from months of intense COVID-19 coverage affects vital public communication. Media coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing full blast for more than half the year by July, seems to have hit a bump. There are indications that people […]
World Journalists Conference 2020 to address virus of fake news, COVID-19 measures, peace policy in Korean Peninsula
SEOUL: The World Journalists Conference 2020, an annual media event organized by the Journalists Association of Korea (JAK), will be held online on September 14-16. “In light of the COVID-19 outbreak early this year, the Journalists Association of Korea (JAK) has postponed the World Journalists Conference, which normally takes place in spring with journalists from […]
New tech aids Singapore leap to launch Covid-19 vaccine
By Ivan Lim Former AJA President, Contributor to AsiaN SINGAPORE: Singapore, which clocked a low of 42 new daily infections on Wednesday, has joined in the fast-tracked global race to find a Covid-19 vaccine, starting early tests with a newer type of technology. About 100 volunteers, aged between 21 and 55, have been recruited […]
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