The government had earlier banned church meetings, and closed night clubs, karaoke bars and imposed new restrictions with second-tier social-distancing rules as the virus spread ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea closes most schools in Seoul area to battle resurgent coronavirus
South Korea on Tuesday ordered most schools in Seoul and surrounding areas to close and move classes back online, the latest in a series of precautionary measures aimed at heading off a resurgence in ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Many schools close again amid South Korea spike
South Korea is closing schools and switching back to remote learning in the greater capital area as the country counted its 12th straight day of triple-digit ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live updates: South Korea closes most schools in Seoul area; first confirmed case of reinfection
The coronavirus has infected more than 23.6 million people across the world as of Tuesday, killing at least 811,874 people. ( read original story ...)
Rohingya politicians excluded from Myanmar election
Aspiring politician Abdul Rasheed was born in Myanmar and is one of the very few members of the Rohingya Muslim minority to have Myanmar citizenship. ( read original story ...)
After restricting a group critical of Thailand’s monarchy, Facebook says it will take legal action against the government
After restricting access to a popular group with posts critical of Thailand’s monarchy, Facebook is planning legal action against the Thai government, which the social media giant says forced it to ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Blocks Facebook Page Critical of Monarchy in Crackdown
Thailand’s government has blocked a private Facebook group with more than one million members that discusses the country’s royal family, as the administration continues its crackdown on the growing ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand markets look attractive for investment: Strategist
Stephen Davies, CEO of Javelin Wealth Management says the outlook for China markets remains positive given the economic recovery underway and there are good values in some of the Southeast Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe may speak on health issues this week: media
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to hold a press conference as early as this week about his health after recent visits to a hospital stoked public concern, local media reported on Tuesday. ... ( read original story ...)
Stranded By Virus, Japan Couple Become Cape Verde Envoys
A pair of Japanese honeymooners stranded in Cape Verde by the coronavirus pandemic have been named unlikely ambassadors for the tropical paradise's Olympic team at next year's Tokyo Games. Rikiya and ... ( read original story ...)