An independent research group says the country’s COVID-19 curve is flattening, but questions remain about trends outside of Metro Manila. ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ COVID-19 cases top 331,000 as deaths hit 6,000
The Philippines’ coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) tally rose to 331,869 on Thursday after the Department of Health (DOH) announced 2,363 new infections, marking the fourth consecutive day in which ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon nears Japan, heavy weekend rain expected in Tokyo
A typhoon approaching Japan could bring heavy rains to the Tokyo region over the weekend, weather officials said Thursday, urging residents to take precautions early. Typhoon Chan-hom was 260 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Fishermen Oppose ‘Catastrophic’ Release of Fukushima Water to Ocean
Japanese fish industry representatives on Thursday urged the government not to allow the release at sea of tonnes of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant, saying it would undo years of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service sentiment hits two-and-a-half-year high, bankruptcies fall
Japan's service sector sentiment rose in September to the highest level in 2-1/2 years, government data showed on Thursday, suggesting that the economy is gradually recovering from the devastating ... ( read original story ...)
Rohingya accuse Bangladesh officers of abuse over hunger strike
The Rohingya say they were beaten for holding a hunger strike to demand better living conditions on Bhashan Char island. ( read original story ...)
The Nine Lives of Pakistan by Declan Walsh review – first-rate reportage
The acclaimed correspondent captures a country torn apart by military aggression and religious extremism, and tries to work out why he was expelled ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan LNG signs initial deal to sell LNG to Karachi Electric
PLL will supply up to 150mmcfd of gas to Karachi Electric's 900-megawatt project which will have two units ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Has 270 Million People—and One of the World’s Lowest Covid-19 Testing Rates
Seven months since its first coronavirus case was reported, the world’s fourth most populous country is still largely flying blind. It has tested a smaller share of its population than every other ... ( read original story ...)
Protests against new labor law turn violent across Indonesia
Protests in many Indonesian cities turned violent Thursday as thousands of enraged students and workers criticized a new law they say will cripple labor rights and harm the environment. Clashes ... ( read original story ...)