Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday his government is working on a detailed plan to ease coronavirus restrictions, but warned that weekend lockdowns would most likely continue until ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s lockdown rainbows have become another symbol of division
In a country highly polarised along political and religious lines the symbol has become another cultural battleground ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Considers Lung Transplant To Save British COVID-19 Patient
A 43-year-old pilot for Vietnam Airlines, whose name has not been released, was infected in mid-March after visiting a bar. He is in a Ho Chi Minh City hospital on life-support systems. ( read original story ...)
From the Archives, 1970: Massive Vietnam War Moratorium rally in Sydney
Fifty years ago on May 8, 1970, Vietnam War Moratorium rallies were held across Australia, with 20,000 in attendance at Sydney's Town Hall. ( read original story ...)
How ‘overreaction’ made Vietnam a virus success
Experts say that unlike other countries now seeing infections and deaths on a huge scale, Vietnam saw a small window to act early on and used it fully. But though cost-effective, ... ( read original story ...)
Powerful Storm Forces Thousands From Homes In Virus-hit Philippines
Tens of thousands of people were forced into cramped shelters by the powerful storm pounding the Philippines on Friday, making social distancing nearly impossible as the nation battles the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Regions Emerge From Virus Emergency While Tokyo Enters ‘New Normal’
A large screen on a building shows live broadcasting of Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's news conference on Japan's response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Kabukicho entertainment ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bank SMFG’s annual profit misses view, flags virus costs in current year
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group , Japan's second largest lender by assets, reported on Friday a smaller than expected full-year net profit and flagged 450 billion yen ($4.20 billion) of credit ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Juicy Bank Dividends Defy a Perfect Storm of Profit Pressure
For years Japan’s major banks roamed overseas for returns, a strategy that has suffered this year. Their generous dividends remain, but they are the last point of attraction for the stocks. ( read original story ...)
Mythical monster goes viral as Japan prays for end of pandemic
Move over Pokemon and Hello Kitty, in coronavirus-hit Japan, a new character has captured hearts and hopes: Amabie, a beak-nosed, long-locked mythical mermaid monster said to repel plagues. Amabie's ... ( read original story ...)