It is more than three months since South Korea’s coronavirus infection rate peaked. In that time political leaders and health experts around the world have credited the government of President Moon ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports no new coronavirus cases or deaths
Thailand on Tuesday reported no new coronavirus infections or deaths and marked 22 successive days without a domestic transmission. ( read original story ...)
Turkey Eyes Libya Bases for Lasting Military Foothold: Source
Turkey and Libya's internationally recognised government are discussing possible Turkish use of two military bases in the North African country, a Turkish source said on Monday, with a view to a ... ( read original story ...)
Entrepreneur’s ‘free rice ATMs’ for Vietnam’s poor
The ATMs, which give out 1.5kg (3.3lbs) of rice at a time, became so popular he is building more around Vietnam. Around five million people have lost their livelihoods in Vietnam during its national ... ( read original story ...)
Duterte’s war on the press in the Philippines could provide a model for Hong Kong and beyond
Duterte's muzzling of the press in the Philippines could present a model for authorities in Hong Kong, where a sweeping new national security law is due to be imposed in coming weeks. ( read original story ...)
Fears for Philippines press freedom as court finds Maria Ressa guilty of libel
Veteran Philippine journalist Maria Ressa, whose website has put President Rodrigo Duterte under tough scrutiny, was convicted of libel on Monday and faces up to six years in jail, in a ruling widely ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan keeps policy steady, expects to pump $1 trillion into economy via lending facilities
As widely expected, the central bank maintained its pledge to guide short-term interest rates at -0.1% and the 10-year government bond yield around 0% by a 8-1 vote. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan boosts aid for coronavirus-hit firms
Japan's central bank Tuesday ramped up aid for businesses struggling with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, as it attempts to ease the recession in the world's third-largest economy. The Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic Pushes Japan Geisha To Get Online
Beneath spotlights, the graceful 32-year-old geisha performs a traditional dance, moving like a butterfly and artfully unfolding and fluttering her fan. The audience would usually be a group of older, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s army of insurance saleswomen feel threat of digital revolution
As coronavirus forces more sales online, fears heighten for a 230,000-strong workforce reliant on face-to-face meetings ... ( read original story ...)