Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says the coronavirus state of emergency that is scheduled to end next week will continue for roughly another month ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan to extend state of emergency another month
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 ...)
Deflation fears creep back in Japan as pandemic hits prices
Consumer prices in Japan's capital city fell for the first time in three years in April and national factory activity slumped, data showed on Friday, increasing worries the coronavirus pandemic could ... ( read original story ...)
Japan planning for one-month virus emergency extension: PM
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday the government would plan for an approximately month-long extension of a state of emergency declared over the coronavirus pandemic. Abe put in place an ... ( read original story ...)
Fax-Loving Japan to Introduce Online System for Reporting Coronavirus
Japan's health ministry will introduce a system for health centres to report new coronavirus cases online instead of by hand-written faxes, phone or email - drawing praise from some but scorn from ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh factories resume work, risking new coronavirus cases
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association says only 850 factories had opened by Thursday, using a limited number of workers who live nearby. ( read original story ...)
Australia topple Pakistan to become top T20I team for the first time
England, who won the ICC World Cup for the first time ever in 2019, have increased their lead over India from six to eight points. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 433 new coronavirus cases, eight deaths
Indonesia confirmed on Friday 433 new coronavirus infections, taking the total number of cases to 10,551, health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said. ( read original story ...)
Cricket: Australia topple India in test rankings
Australia moved to the top of the official test rankings on Friday but coach Justin Langer said the toppled India team still remained the benchmark for them. ( read original story ...)
India coronavirus lockdown: Train leaves with stranded migrants
Earlier this week, India said millions of people stranded by the lockdown can return to their home states. The country has been in lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus since 24 March. However, ... ( read original story ...)