The heir to South Korea's Samsung empire appeared in court Monday as judges deliberate on whether to detain him over a controversial merger of two business units seen as a key step to his succession. ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports seven more coronavirus cases, all in quarantine
Thailand confirmed seven new coronavirus infections and no new deaths on Monday, with the new cases found in quarantine, taking the country to two weeks without a local transmission. ( read original story ...)
Iran doctor freed in swap for Navy veteran returns to Tehran
An Iranian doctor based in Florida returned to his homeland Monday after being part of a swap that saw a U.S. Navy veteran held by Iran return to America. ( read original story ...)
Let’s Talk About Sex: Vietnam’s Millenials On Condoms, Consent
No one had ever talked to her about sex: not her parents, not her teachers -- and her friends knew as little as she did. "I was terrified when I found out I was pregnant...I think if we had been told ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Ratifies Significant Trade Deal With European Union
Vietnam has ratified a significant trade deal with the European Union that is expected to boost the Southeast Asian country’s manufacturing sector and exports. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam reports two new coronavirus cases, taking tally to 331
Vietnam on Monday reported two new coronavirus infections, both of which were imported cases involving Vietnamese citizens returning from Mexico who were quarantined on arrival, its health ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy minister warns against deepening negative rates
Japan should focus on back-stopping struggling businesses rather than trying to spark overall demand in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, its economy minister said, suggesting the central bank should ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Says Economy Contracted Less Than Earlier Reported
Japan reported Monday that its economy contracted at an annual rate of 2.2% in January-March, less than initially estimated. The update from the Cabinet Office was an improvement on the 3.4% ... ( read original story ...)
Japan braces for worst postwar economic slump, pandemic tests policy response
Japan's economy braced for its worst postwar slump even as first-quarter GDP contracted less than initially thought, as the cornonavirus crisis slams the brakes on global growth and raises pressure on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s first quarter GDP shrinks less than initial estimate but still faces steep recession
The world's third-largest economy shrank an annualized 2.2% in January-March, revised data showed on Monday, less than the 3.4% contraction indicated in a preliminary reading. ( read original story ...)