Businessman Phan Quoc Viet was making his usual prayers at a pagoda in Tay Ninh, a province in southern Vietnam, when the government official's call came. It was late January, just after the Lunar New ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Japan’s low testing rate raises questions
What it shows is Japan is only testing people who are already quite sick. In fact, the guidelines for doctors say they should only recommend a test if the patient has pneumonia. T ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia central bank says yields bid too high at government bond auction
Bond investors should not bet on Indonesia selling debt at higher yields, as the amount to be raised for the rest of the year will be manageable and capital inflows will push yields lower, central ... ( read original story ...)
The pandemic and rising Islamophobia mar Ramadan in India
Ramadan in India, which began April 25 in the country, has been marred by the rising Islamophobia following accusations that a surge in infections was tied to a three-day meeting in March in New Delhi ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: India’s Alpine flag show and other claims checked
A widely shared tweet by a senior official of the ruling party in India suggests the lightshow was in recognition of India's leading role in combatting the coronavirus. According to BJP National ... ( read original story ...)
USS Bunker Hill sails through Spratly Islands to contest China’s maritime claim
The guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill sailed through the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea Wednesday, according to the the U.S. 7th Fleet. ( read original story ...)
U.S.-China tensions escalate over COVID-19 response
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is accusing China of purposely destroying early samples of the coronavirus, rather than share them with the world. "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News senior ... ( read original story ...)
JD.com eyes $3bn Hong Kong listing
JD.com is working with banks on a secondary listing of as much as $3bn in Hong Kong, as its founder and chairman has stepped back from a number of companies linked to the group. The ecommerce giant ... ( read original story ...)
Manny Ramirez, 47, wants to return to pro baseball in Taiwan’s CPBL
Manny Ramirez, who will be 48 next month, is trying to make a comeback in Taiwan's CPBL this year. He played in the league in 2014. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Based in Brunei and Singapore, but Pennock, Plazibat’s concern is on loved ones back home
In recent weeks, Adrian Pennock has often found himself trekking through the jungles of Brunei.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)