Sakurajima, which is one of the most active volcanoes in Japan, has started erupting recently. According to a local meteorological agency, the volcano’s eruption ejected lava bombs and ash plumes that ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics unrealistic without vaccine, Japan medical expert says
Global cases surpass 3 million, U.S. states begin to reopen TOKYO — The head of Japan’s medical association thinks it will be difficult to hold the Olympics without an effective coronavirus vaccine. ( read original story ...)
TV tonight: mouthwatering sweet treats in Paul Hollywood Eats Japan
The Bake Off judge sees the country’s bread boom for himself. Plus more parents-to-be in Life and Birth. Here’s what to watch this evening ... ( read original story ...)
On Japan’s stretched frontline, doctors and nurses DIY a coronavirus response
At any given time, seven out of eight beds in the intensive care unit of St. Luke's International Hospital in Tokyo are taken up by critically ill coronavirus patients. "If we max out eight beds we ... ( read original story ...)
Governor of Pakistan province tests positive for coronavirus
Provided by Khaleej Times Governor of Pakistan province tests positive for coronavirus . Governor of Pakistan's Sindh province Imran Ismail has tested positive for coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia wants to go back to normal in July but questions linger
But an expert virologist has questioned this assessment, arguing Indonesia needs to significantly ramp up its daily testing regime before making such a call. Australia's northern neighbour has so far ... ( read original story ...)
Qoala raises $13.5M to grow its insurance platform in Indonesia
Online lending firms might be beginning to feel the heat of the coronavirus pandemic in Southeast Asia, but investors’ faith in digital insurance startups remains unflinching in the region. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: India cancels order for ‘faulty’ China rapid test kits
India has cancelled orders for around half a million rapid testing kits from China after they were found "faulty" in field conditions. Delhi has also withdrawn the kits that were already in use in ... ( read original story ...)
Nokia Wins Order From Bharti Airtel in India
(Reuters) - Nokia said on Tuesday it has won a multi-year deal with India's third-largest telecom firm Bharti Airtel [BRTI.NS] to provide equipment and services. Nokia said the Indian firm's rollout, ... ( read original story ...)
Finding Nagaland: Tribes On India-Myanmar Frontier Dream Of Unity
Those living hand-to-mouth in Myanmar are finding it very difficult, he said. "We just can't help them." Retreating British colonialists left behind the frontier after World War II, cleaving the ... ( read original story ...)