Hospitals in Italian region brace for admissions rise; Philippines records 1,640 new infections; Ireland orders six-week lockdown ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports 1,640 new coronavirus cases, 17 more deaths
The Philippines' health ministry on Tuesday recorded 1,640 new coronavirus infections, the lowest daily increase in infections in four weeks, and 17 additional deaths. In a bulletin, the ministry said ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ PNOC aims to start S.China Sea venture with CNOOC by 2021
The president of the exploration arm of the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) said on Tuesday the company aimed to start an energy exploration venture with China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC ... ( read original story ...)
Tropical Storm Saudel moves across Philippines
After making landfall in the Philippines, Saudel is forecast to emerge over the South China Sea and looks likely to bring more heavy rain to Central Vietnam later this week. Persistent rain on ... ( read original story ...)
Tiktok trend ‘Museo de Filipino’ teaches Philippines history, other relevant issues to younger generation
Filipino users on TikTok have started a trend called “Museo de Filipino” where stories of historical figures, politicians and victims of human rights violations were told in short video clips. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nishimura: Arrangements Are Being Made for UK Trade Minister’s Visit
Japan's Minister in charge of economic revitalisation and measures for the novel coronavirus pandemic Yasutoshi Nishimura attends a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, Se ... ( read original story ...)
Japan gets deer-friendly bags to stop animals eating plastic
Japan's famed Nara deer have been considered national treasures for decades - but some of the tourists who flock to see them leave behind a trail of potentially deadly plastic waste. Last year, one ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesian, Japan leaders call for strengthened security, business ties
Indonesian President Joko Widodo and visiting Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga called for strengthened trade, security and defence ties on Tuesday, and agreed to form a travel corridor to allow ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh garment workers pray for orders as pandemic shreds exports
Bangladesh garment factory owner Shahidullah Azim laid off 20% of his workers in the wake of the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Bangladesh is the world's second-largest apparel producer after ... ( read original story ...)
As Bangladesh Races Ahead, India Will Take ‘Years To Recover’ From Economic Contraction
When the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) biannual World Economic Outlook report was published last week, Shamsul Alam, a senior member of the Bangladesh Planning Commission, was busy overlooking ... ( read original story ...)