The Philippines is once again the sick man of Asia, after its economy officially slid into recession this week and the country narrowly eclipsed Indonesia as the nation with the highest number of …
Virus Lockdown Shuts Kashmir Year After India Lifts Autonomy
Authorities are enforcing security restrictions in many parts of Indian-controlled Kashmir on the first anniversary of New Delhi’s decision to revoke the disputed region’s semi-autonomy.
India reports record daily jump of 62,538 COVID-19 cases, takes total to 2.03 million
India on Friday reported a record daily jump of 62,538 coronavirus infections, taking the country’s total to 2.03 million, the health ministry said.
India hits 2 million coronavirus cases as deaths pass 41,000
India hit another grim milestone in the coronavirus pandemic on Friday, crossing 2 million cases of infection and more than 41,000 deaths. India’s health ministry …
China’s exports rose 7.2% on-year in July due to demand for medical supplies
China’s dollar-denominated exports rose 7.2% while imports fell 1.4% from a year ago, data from the country’s General Administration of Customs showed on Friday.
China July trade surplus with U.S. at $32.46 billion
China’s trade surplus with the United States stood at $32.46 billion in July, Reuters calculations based on Chinese customs data showed on Friday, up from a $29.41 billion surplus a month earlier.
China July exports rise at fastest pace in seven months, but imports fall
China’s exports rose at the fastest pace in seven months in July, while imports declined, painting a mixed picture for the economy as it recovers from its pandemic-induced slump.
Bubonic plague: China seals off village after death in Inner Mongolia
Authorities in the Chinese region of Inner Mongolia have sealed off a village after a resident there died from bubonic plague, a centuries-old disease responsible for the most deadly pandemic in human …
Hong Kong third wave: Macau tightens entry requirements for arrivals from city as coronavirus cases surge
Casino hub’s new requirements follow similar ones by Guangdong, with both requiring Hongkongers to present negative Covid-19 tests no more than 24 hours old.
Good news likely on mainland ties says Macau security boss
Macau’s Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak (pictured in ), said on Thursday that there could be “good news” presently on what he termed the “border opening” process between mainland China and Macau …