South Korea saw an outbreak of 79 cases, the biggest spike in two months, as the country slowly reopens. Coronavirus continues to surge in Brazil where they’re preparing to restart the economy. ( read original story ...)
Global report: Philippines opens up despite record cases, as outbreaks hit Asia
Manila’s 12 million residents to enjoy free movement as daily infections pass 500; Mumbai’s hospital close to collapse; South Korea records dozens more cases ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines to Ease Capital’s Lockdown, Local Flights Resume
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said restrictions in the capital region will be further eased from June 1, allowing the reopening of most businesses and transport including local flights despite ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: global deaths near 360,000 as Philippines has biggest daily spike in cases
Up to six people can gather in UK parks from Monday; Donald Trump says he would take hydroxychloroquine again; drug combination triples death risk in cancer patients ... ( read original story ...)
Calm before the storm for Japan suicides as coronavirus ravages economy
The phones at the Tokyo suicide hotline start ringing as soon as it opens for its once-weekly overnight session. They don't stop until the lone volunteer fielding calls from hundreds of people ... ( read original story ...)
Let Japan Remilitarize | Opinion
If Japan were allowed to remilitarize for the first time since World War II, it would become a stronger ally for the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer mood higher in May but still ‘extremely severe’: government
Japan's consumer confidence index rose slightly in May but stayed near a record low as the new coronavirus pandemic took a heavy toll on the economy, a Cabinet Office survey showed on Friday. ( read original story ...)
India’s economy seen slowing rapidly in March quarter, with worse to come
Gross domestic product data out later on Friday is expected to show India's economy grew at its slowest pace in at least two years in the March quarter as the coronavirus pandemic weakened already ... ( read original story ...)
Asia shares fall as US-China tensions douse rally on Wall St
Shares are mostly lower in Asia after Wall Street’s rally petered out amid worries about flaring U.S.-China tensions ... ( read original story ...)
Why Cyprus Is Attractive For High New Worth Investor Immigrants
Cyprus has the only fast track citizenship by investment program in Europe. The investor and family members are able to travel, work and live anywhere in Europe. Dual citizenship is allowed, and ... ( read original story ...)