When a man in Seoul tested positive for the new coronavirus in May, South Korean authorities were able to confirm his wide-ranging movements in and outside the city in minutes, including five bars and ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha: ‘We’re not going back to life pre-COVID’
"We need to learn to live with this risk, that means everybody doing their share to stick to the sanitary rules, [including] wearing masks in public places," she said. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: South Korea reports 20 new virus cases, China 4
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: South Korea reports 20 new coronavirus cases as social distancing measures eased off
South Korea was reporting around 500 new cases a day in early March but has since managed to stabilize infections with aggressive tracing and testing. ( read original story ...)
Thailand Reports No New Coronavirus Cases, No New Deaths
Thailand on Friday reported no new coronavirus infections or deaths, maintaining the total of 3,037 confirmed cases and 56 fatalities since the outbreak started in January. There are 2,910 patients ... ( read original story ...)
Sovereign wealth funds will play a bigger role in markets post-coronavirus, Turkey fund chief says
"In my view, in the next three to five years, sovereign-owned entities and sovereign funds will play an important role in the equity part of the game," Sonmez told CNBC. ( read original story ...)
The Great Abaca of the Philippines is Found in Many Surprising Things
Anyway, the great abaca and its very strong fibers are used to make a variety of things. Apart from the baskets, bags, and sandals that the Titas of Manila drool over, abaca fiber is found in coffee ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan helps fund small businesses fighting pandemic
Japan's central bank said Friday it will provide some 30 trillion yen ($280 billion) to banks for financing small and medium-size businesses battling economic hardships brought on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s core consumer prices fall for first time in three years
Japan's core consumer prices fell for the first time in more than three years in April on an annual basis, as weak oil prices and coronavirus lockdown measures heightened deflation risks. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan ending state of emergency in 3 prefectures
Japan is preparing to remove a coronavirus state of emergency later Thursday in Osaka and two neighboring prefectures in the west where the infection is deemed slowing, while keeping the measure in pl ... ( read original story ...)