The Philippines has met its goal of 30,000 tests daily for COVID-19 ahead of the May 30 target, Malacañang said Monday. In a televised briefing, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the daily ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ coronavirus cases surpass 14,000, death toll rises to 868
The Philippines' tally of coronavirus cases surpassed 14,000 on Sunday and the number of fatalities rose to 868, the health ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Philippines investigates domestic worker’s death at shelter in Lebanon
The Philippines is investigating the case of a domestic worker who died at a shelter run by the embassy in Lebanon to house Filipino workers waiting to return home after losing their jobs in the ... ( read original story ...)
Abe’s ‘own goals’ slash support rates even as Japan’s coronavirus emergency set to be lifted
A string of controversial missteps has slashed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's support to levels that could threaten to end his term early, even as he prepares to lift a state of emergency after ... ( read original story ...)
George Kruis: England and Saracens lock to move to Japan at end of season
England and Saracens lock George Kruis will join Japanese Top League side Panasonic Wild Knights on a one-year contract at the end of the season. ( read original story ...)
Japan Set To Lift Coronavirus Emergency As Cases Slow
Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy after new cases slowed to a crawl. Compared to hard-hit ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Uniqlo to make masks using underwear fabric
Japanese casual clothing chain Uniqlo, owned by Fast Retailing , said it plans to sell face masks made of fabric used for its Airism underwear line in response to strong demand for protective ... ( read original story ...)
Hadleigh Parkes column: My love for Wales and the future in Japan
Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes is leaving Scarlets for a new career in Japan with Panasonic Wild Knights. The New Zealand-born player became eligible for Wales in 2017 and scored two tries on his debut ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan set to end Tokyo’s state of emergency
Japan is set to remove a coronavirus state of emergency from Tokyo and four other remaining prefectures later Monday, ending the measure that has lasted for more than a month and half and allowing bus ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looking to end Tokyo’s state of emergency, eyes fresh $930 billion stimulus
Japan is looking to lift a state of emergency for Tokyo and remaining areas still facing restrictions while also considering fresh stimulus worth almost $1 trillion to help companies ride out the ... ( read original story ...)