Moon Chung-in quashes health rumours, saying North Korean leader has been in Wonsan – a resort town in the country’s east – since 13 April ... ( read original story ...)
Kim Jong Un: South Korea’s security adviser says North Korea’s supreme leader is not dead
South Korea has dismissed reports that its President Kim Jong Un is dead saying the head of state is still alive and well and that hsi government is still firm. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s Parliament to resume 16th regular session in May
Myanmar's Parliament will resume its 16th regular session on May 18 amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to an official. ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports nine new coronavirus cases, one new death
Thailand on Monday reported nine new coronavirus cases and one death, bringing the country's totals to 2,931 cases and 52 fatalities. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam veteran receives surprise parade from his friends and family
Leonard Cross is a marine corps veteran who has drove a bus for the Middleton School District and he's also spent time working as a farmer. ( read original story ...)
Budget, technical issues hinder Philippines oil stockpile
Budgetary and technical constraints hinder the government from importing oil to build its strategic petroleum reserve amid the collapse in global oil prices. The Department of Energy (DOE) has been ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan adds 14 more countries to entry ban list
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 ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks jump as Bank of Japan enhances monetary policy easing; oil prices drop
The Bank of Japan of Monday announced on Monday an enhancement of its monetary policy easing measures to combat the hit on Japan's economy as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan, Singapore could be the worst-hit Asian economies in the coronavirus pandemic, says Moody’s Analytics
The Japanese and Singaporean economies were already weak before the coronavirus outbreak worsened over the past month, said Steve Cochrane, chief Asia Pacific economist at Moody's Analytics. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan pledges unlimited buying of government bonds
The Bank of Japan will buy an unlimited amount of government bonds and quadruple its purchases of corporate debt as it steps up its response to the coronavirus pandemic. Warning that Japan’s economy ... ( read original story ...)