In a sunny temple courtyard in Vietnam, Le Van Thang pushes an iron rod hard against his eye socket and tries to make it bend -- his dizzying strength honed through years of practising centuries-old ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook Says No Proof of Malicious Acts by Fake Accounts in Philippines
Facebook has yet to find evidence that user-reported accounts that proliferated in the Philippines at the weekend had engaged in malicious and coordinated acts, the world's biggest social network said ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports nine novel coronavirus deaths, 443 more infections
The Philippines' health ministry on Thursday confirmed nine more new coronavirus deaths and 443 additional infections. ( read original story ...)
Philippines scores ‘A-’ from Japan Credit Rating Agency
The Japan Credit Rating Agency Ltd. (JCR) has upgraded the Philippines' foreign currency long-term issuer rating to 'A-', as it said it expects the current economic downturn to be "limited." In a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wants US to extradite Americans who helped Ghosn flee
A Japanese prosecutor on Thursday urged the U.S. to extradite two Americans accused of helping Nissan’s former chairman, Carlos Ghosn flee the country while he was out on ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s hundreds of suspected child virus deaths highlight danger
Paediatricians and health officials in the world’s fourth most populous country said the high number of child deaths from a disease that mostly kills the elderly was due to underlying factors, in ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia coronavirus-related deaths reach 2,000, official says
Indonesia reported 979 new coronavirus infections and 41 new deaths on Thursday, taking the total number of cases to 35,295 and fatalities to 2,000, health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia coronavirus cases could double to 60k in two weeks
A ramped-up testing regime has revealed thousands more cases in the wake of religious holidays as Indonesia tries to reboot its economy. ( read original story ...)
Nepal Parliament to Vote on New Map in Land Dispute With India
Nepal's parliament is set to vote at the weekend on a new map of its border with India, an official said on Thursday, underlining the Himalayan nation's determination to press its case in a land ... ( read original story ...)
Japan conveys ‘deep concern’ over China’s Hong Kong security law
Japan is expressing "deep concern" over China's decision to impose a national security law in Hong Kong, which would allow Beijing to create its own institutions for security in the city. ( read original story ...)