HANOI, May 16 (Xinhua): Vietnam recorded 1,550 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, down by 46 from Sunday, according to its Ministry of Health. Among the new infections, only two were imported and the rest were domestically transmitted in 48 provinces and cities. The Vietnamese capital Hanoi was the pandemic hotspot with 437 new cases recorded on Monday, followed by the northern … [Read more...] about Vietnam reports 1,550 new Covid-19 cases as more than 10.7 million infections in total as off Monday (May 16)
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He went from 20 years of smoking to running 100km ultra-marathons at 62
On July 1, 1997, the day of Hong Kong’s handover, Tsoi Wing-cheung laid all of his cigarette packets out in front of him and came to a decision – he would quit smoking. He began to shred them, his resolve growing firmer with each cigarette he destroyed and tossed into a basin of water. At the time, Tsoi was in his late 30s and smoking at least 10 cigarettes a day. “It was … [Read more...] about He went from 20 years of smoking to running 100km ultra-marathons at 62
Doctor Strange actress Zara Phythian sentenced to 8 years in prison
Doctor Strange actress Zara Phythian sentenced to eight years in prison Doctor Strange actress Zara Phythian and her husband have been jailed for child sex offences. Zara, who featured in the 2016 Marvel movie with Benedict Cumberbatch, was sentenced to eight years in prison while her martial arts instructor husband Victor Marke was sentenced to 14 years at Nottingham Crown … [Read more...] about Doctor Strange actress Zara Phythian sentenced to 8 years in prison
Asia stocks try to bounce, China data a risk
SYDNEY: Asian share markets were attempting a rare rally on Monday after Wall Street managed a bounce from deep lows, though investors were also braced for bad news from Chinese economic data due later in the session. Forecasts are for a fall of 6.1% in China's annual retail sales, while industrial output is seen rising just 0.4%. Risks are to the downside given new bank … [Read more...] about Asia stocks try to bounce, China data a risk
Chinese university a laughing stock after telling students to do swim test ‘online’
Shanghai University has become the subject of mockery after it moved a practical swimming examination "online". The dean's office at Shanghai University announced on May 15 that undergraduates finishing their bachelor's degrees due to take a 50-metre swimming test could participate online from home. In China, students at some of the most prestigious universities must learn … [Read more...] about Chinese university a laughing stock after telling students to do swim test ‘online’