Vietnam's economic growth in the second quarter fell to its slowest pace in decades due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus lockdown could lead to 214,000 extra babies in the Philippines
The Philippines’ strictly enforced coronavirus lockdown has severely disrupted access to family planning services and could lead to the highest number of births in the country in two decades, it has ... ( read original story ...)
Palace disputes WHO’s observation on COVID-19 situation in Philippines
Malacañang on Monday disputed the observation of the World Health Organization (WHO) that the Philippines has the fastest-growing number of new COVID-19 infections among over 20 countries and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan falls 2% as global coronavirus death toll crosses 500,000; oil prices decline
Stocks in Asia Pacific fell in Monday afternoon trade as the number of coronavirus cases globally continues to rise. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s May retail sales fall sharply as lockdown measures hit demand
TOKYO (Reuters) - Retail sales in Japan tumbled at a double-digit pace for the second straight month in May as the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown measures delivered a heavy blow to consumer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takeda expects $200 million operating loss related to Novartis’ Xiidra withdrawal
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd 4502.T> said on Monday it anticipates an operating loss of about $200 million related to Novartis AG's decision to withdraw a marketing application for the dry-eye drug ... ( read original story ...)
Japan May retail sales fall 12.3% year-on-year: government
Japanese retail sales shed 12.3% in May from a year earlier, compared with a median market forecast for an 11.6% decline, government data showed on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan cricketers and support staff arrive in England for series amid coronavirus pandemic
Provided by Firstpost Pakistan cricketers and support staff arrive in England for series amid coronavirus pandemic . Manchester: The Pakistan cricketers and 11 support staff me ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: India reports nearly 20,000 new virus cases
India on Monday reported nearly 20,000 new coronavirus infections, a new record for the country, as several states reimpose partial or full lockdowns to stem the spread of ... ( read original story ...)
China forces birth control on Uighurs to suppress population
The Chinese government is taking draconian measures to slash birth rates among Uighurs and other minorities as part of a sweeping campaign to curb its Muslim population, even as it encourages ... ( read original story ...)