6 heroes in fight to end Covid-19 pandemic named The Straits Times Asians of the Year


(Clockwise from left) Prof Zhang Yongzhen, Major-General Chen Wei, Dr Ryuichi Morishita, Celltrion chairman Seo Jung-jin, Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla and Prof Ooi Eng Eong. - Agencies - The New Straits Times/Asian News Network

SINGAPORE, Dec 5 (The Straits Times/ANN): Six people who have spent 2020 tirelessly seeking a way out of the greatest crisis of our era have been named The Straits Times Asians of the Year.

Between them, the recipients of the 2020 award capture the entire trajectory of the response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Aseanplus News

Heavy rainfall in mainland China forces Hong Kong to dial back high-speed rail services
Extreme and brutal heat scorches South-East Asia, bringing school closures and warnings
Fu Ning, world's largest traditional chinese boat, to dock in Melaka on May 1
The Chinese lesson to India: How can air pollution make or break your economy?
Profit-taking in the market, KLCI down 0.14%
US overtakes mainland China as Taiwan’s main export market, sign of ‘strategic shift’ amid tech decoupling
Cricket-Not everyone happy with IPL's 'impact player' rule
Nowhere to hide for 'lazy, non-performing' civil servants under SSPA, says PM Anwar
Electric cars and digital connectivity dominate at Beijing auto show
EPF balancing between retirement mandate and supporting members' economic survival

Others Also Read