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Airspace shutdown: What travellers between Southeast Asia and the Nordics need to know

March 2, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - 1 Comment

A military escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran has prompted several Middle Eastern countries to close or severely restrict their airspace, including the United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu …

China / General news / Malaysia

Malaysia joins USA, India and Japan in requiring COVID testing from Chinese travelers

December 30, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

The Malaysian government has announced passengers and wastewater from China is required by undergo COVID testing upon arrival to Malaysia. Minister of Health, Zaliha Mustafa, stated temperatures of all travelers …

Denmark / General news / Taiwan

Chinese drones and warplanes violated Taiwanese Air Defense Zone

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - 1 Comment

As reported by Danish news media, DR, 71 Chinese military aircrafts and drones has crossed the border of the Taiwanese Air Defense Identification Zone in 24 hours. The Taiwanese President, Tsai …

China / General news

Biden pressures China with export ban on microchips

October 21, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

American President Joe Biden has introduced a ban on exports of microchips and semiconductors to China infuriating the Chinese while leaving the atmosphere between the two countries at an absolute …

Cambodia / China / General news / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Philippines / Singapore / Taiwan / Vietnam

Kim Jong-un: No reason to enter into dialogue with the enemies of North Korea

October 10, 2022 - by Jeannette Hinrup - Leave a Comment

North Korea says it has conducted a military training involving tactical nuclear weapons. The military training was held on 25 October and attended by North Korean Leader, Kim Jong-un. This …