Iran said on Friday 89 more people have died from the novel coronavirus, as the country’s official fatalities remained in double figures for a fourth day. Health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour …
Turkey takes a different coronavirus approach with weekend lockdowns and age-specific restrictions
Taksim Square’s flocks of resident pigeons, normally waddling around with full bellies thanks to cups of grains that children toss at them, swoop unhindered straight at the heads of the few passers-by …
Philippines’ coronavirus infections top 4,000
The Philippines reported 21 new deaths and 206 additional cases of the coronavirus, the health ministry said on Thursday.
Philippines’ Duterte threatens martial law-style enforcement of coronavirus lockdown
President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to use the Philippines military to enforce a monthlong COVID-19 lockdown as curfew violations soared in the main northern regions.
Tokyo Games won’t provide much economic stimulus for Japan
A top IOC official has suggested that next year’s postponed Tokyo Olympics could help “kick start” Japan’s economy …
Japan PM Abe backs WHO on coronavirus, in contrast with ally Trump
Japanese expressed support on Friday for the role of the World Health Organization in the campaign against the new coronavirus, in contrast with U.S. President Donald Trump who has vowed to cut U.S.
Tokyo Olympics won’t provide much economic growth for Japan
A top IOC official has suggested that next year’s postponed Tokyo Olympics could help “kick start” Japan’s economy …
Japan offers $930 virus stimulus payment to all residents
Japan will offer a cash payment of 100,000 yen ($930) to every resident, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Friday, as measures to contain the coronavirus decimate the world’s third-top economy.
Japan airlines keep many domestic flights despite few takers for seats
Japan’s top airlines are operating at nearly half their domestic capacity even though the coronavirus outbreak has left seats on flights mostly empty, amid a lack of clear government directives on the …
More fiscal help is needed, especially for small businesses: Japan strategist
Kathy Matsui of Goldman Sachs says the nation-wide declaration of emergency will further hit Japan’s already-weak economy. Small and medium-sized businesses are struggling and need more help from the …