South Koreans began going to the polls on Wednesday to elect members of parliament under strict safety guidance in one of the first national elections held amid the coronavirus pandemic. About 14,000 …
South Korea’s Moon virus crisis handling could secure election win: Eurasia Group
The Democratic Party of Korea could sweep as much as 65% of this year’s South Korean election votes given rising public approval of their leader, President Moon Jae-in, over his government’s effective …
Asia Album: Chinese doctors share anti-epidemic experience with counterparts in Mandalay, Myanmar
Chinese medical experts share experience on COVID-19 prevention and control with their counterparts at People’s Hospital in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 14, 2019. (Xinhua) YANGON, April 15 (Xinhua) — …
Thailand reports 30 new coronavirus cases, two new deaths
Thailand reported 30 new cases and 2 deaths on Wednesday. Of the new cases, 19 patients were linked to previous cases, and three had no links to old cases, said Taweesin Wisanuyothin, a spokesman for …
Thailand extends ban on passenger flights until end-April
Reuters/JORGE SILVA Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Thailand . BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand has extended a ban on incoming passenger flights until the end of April …
Vietnam Introduces ‘Fake News’ Fines for Coronavirus Misinformation
A new decree took effect in Vietnam on Wednesday introducing fines for the dissemination of ‘fake news’ or rumours on social media, amid the rapid spread of comment online about the novel coronavirus …
The Best Places to Visit in the Philippines When Flying Solo
If you love the beach, then you’re in luck because the Philippines has a beach for practically any personality: Surfers can head to Zambales, La Union, or Pagudpud, all accessible by public bus plying …
Japan health ministry projects 400,000 deaths without virus containment measures: media
Japan’s death toll from the novel could reach 400,000 without measures to stem the contagion, according to a health ministry projection reported by …
Japan’s Abe pressed to pay out more cash as coronavirus hits economy
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is under pressure to take bolder steps to soften the economic blow of the coronavirus, with calls from his political partners to hand out more cash to more people.
Japan urges citizens to limit movements to curb virus spread
Japan’s citizens should do everything in their power to limit interactions with others by 70% to curb the spread of, government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said on Wednesday. He said the government will …