Singapore, an early success story, is having a surge in cases, while European countries start to ease restrictions. Oil prices nosedived as a worldwide surplus grew.
Women in virus-hit Iran tech sector fight to keep hard-won jobs
From the hustle and bustle of a startup, Fereshteh Kasrai now works from home, like many Iranian women fighting to keep hard-won tech jobs as the coronavirus outbreak stirs uncertainty. Iran says the …
Vietnam’s leadership, public showing strong response to contain coronavirus: WHO
Vietnam is staying on top of its coronavirus infections as a result of strong leadership by the government and cooperation among its people in helping to contain the spread, the World Health …
WHO says concerned about rising confirmed cases in Japan
The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that it was concerned about the increasing number of confirmed cases of the new in Japan. But Japan is not yet in the stage of a large-scale community …
Metro Manila and most of the Philippines will be cloudy with isolated rains due to the easterlies
The easterlies will continue to be felt in the eastern section of the country on Tuesday, PAGASA reported in its early morning forecast. Eastern Visayas and the provinces of Surigao del Norte and …
Japan scientist ‘very pessimistic’ Olympics will happen in 2021
A Japanese professor of infectious disease says he is “very pessimistic” the Tokyo Olympics can be held next year.
The Latest: Japan PM asks citizens to be more diligent
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it …
Japan tests show 11 dead were infected with coronavirus: media
Japanese police reported last month the deaths of 11 people deemed to be unnatural before tests showed the victims had been infected with the new, me …
No clarity yet on how cost of postponing Olympics will be shared with Japan – IOC
No clarity yet on how cost of postponing Olympics will be shared with Japan – IOC …
Nissan to close global headquarters, other Japan sites through May 10 due to virus
Nissan Motor Co said on Tuesday it will shut its global headquarters in Japan for 16 days through early May to contain the spread of the coronavirus, even though the government has permitted keeping …