China’says it has lodged stern representations in response to what it called Vietnam’s illegal claims in the South China sea and that an …
Philippines reports nine new coronavirus deaths, 140 more infections
The Philippines’ health ministry on Tuesday recorded nine new coronavirus deaths and 140 additional confirmed cases. In a bulletin, the health ministry said total coronavirus deaths have reached 437 …
Asia Today: Clusters among crew on 2 ships in Taiwan, Japan
Japanese officials said Wednesday that 33 crew members on a docked cruise ship tested positive for the coronavirus in one day of testing after the first case from the ship …
Japan’s coronavirus mask handout tainted by gripes over mould, stains, insects
Japan’s effort to distribute protective in its coronavirus battle has been marred by complaints about mould, insects, and stains, fuelling further concern that the government has botched its handling …
Students in Japan lack adequate learning resources during shutdown: ministry survey
TOKYO — Amid the state of emergency in Japan due to the novel coronavirus, students are not receiving appropriate learning resources to study at home, according to the results of a Ministry of …
Opinion: Uncertainty, not optimism, over 2021 Olympics takes hold in Japan
A Japanese infectious disease expert says, “I don’t think the Olympics is likely to be held next year” as schedule in Tokyo.
34 crew have virus on cruise ship docked for repairs in Japan
At least 34 crew members aboard a cruise ship docked in the Japanese city of Nagasaki have tested positive for coronavirus, local authorities said on Wednesday. The Costa Atlantica first arrived in …
Indonesia Must Boost Virus Spending to $100 Billion, Group Says
Indonesia is running out of time to contain the raging coronavirus pandemic and the government should immediately ramp up stimulus by tens of billions of dollars to lessen the economic shock, …
Indonesia’s Aceh province holds public floggings during coronavirus outbreak, report says
Indonesian authorities in the country’s ultra-conservative Aceh province publicly six people Tuesday for breaking Islamic law – despite a government ban on mass gatherings amid the COVID-19 pandemic, …
Indonesia Punishes Coronavirus Quarantine Violators By Locking Them In ‘Haunted House’
Newcomers at Sragen Regency are required to quarantine for 14 days Those who refused to quarantine are punished by being locked up in a ‘haunted house’ Three people have been locked in the haunted …