The Philippines’ tally of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases jumped to 70,764 on Tuesday after the Department of Health (DOH) announced 1,951 more infections, 1,348 of which were “fresh” or ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh faces further flood crisis in monsoon-hit South Asia
Deadly flooding will persist in Bangladesh for the next 10 days, officials warned Tuesday, as South Asia battles torrential monsoon rains which have already pounded the region for weeks. In flood-pron ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia to start vaccine trial from next month as virus spikes
An Indonesian state-owned drugmaker plans to start human trials of Sinovac Biotech Ltd.'s coronavirus vaccine next month and aims to begin commercial production early next year. PT Bio Farma will ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Petronet renews investment deal with Tellurian: sources
India's top gas importer, Petronet LNG , has renewed its initial deal to consider investing $2.5 billion in U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) developer Tellurian Inc's Driftwood project, Indian sources ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Accuses Pair of Trying to Steal Virus Vaccine Data for China
Two suspects in China targeted companies working on vaccines as part of a broader cybertheft campaign to enrich themselves and aid the Chinese government, officials said. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo blasts China over coronavirus, Hong Kong, South China Sea, and praises U.K.’s ‘sovereign’ resistance
We hope we can build out a coalition that understands this threat,” said the Secretary of State, after listing ways in which China’s actions are not “consistent with the international order.” ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo praises Britain for hard line against ‘disgraceful’ China, denies U.S. pressure
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo showered Britain with praise on Tuesday for taking a harder line on a “disgraceful” China, a notably warmer tone toward his hosts than he struck during a visit in ... ( read original story ...)
Beware the ‘But China’ Excuses
Just because U.S. politicians and tech giants are blaming China, doesn’t mean we should be scared. ( read original story ...)
China vows ‘consequences’ for Britain over Hong Kong dispute
A Chinese ambassador sharply criticized British leaders on Tuesday for interfering in Beijing's affairs by suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Dollar in High Demand on Ant Group’s Listing Plans
Demand for the Hong Kong dollar is swelling before a mega Chinese share sale in the city, ending the currency’s brief period of weakness. ( read original story ...)