Philippine taxi dispatcher Meliza Venal heaved a sigh of relief when she learned that hundreds of her company's drivers can finally go back to work after being stuck in their homes for 11 weeks. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan backs nearly a third of $6.6 billion loans to Nissan: sources
The Japanese government has guaranteed almost a third of the 7l3 billion yen ($6.65 billion) in loans Nissan Motor Co has secured from its main lenders to weather the COVID-19 pandemic, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s air-force salutes medical workers in Tokyo
At least 44 meatpacking workers in the U.S. have died from the new coronavirus and another 3,000 have tested positive, according to an estimate released Thursday by the largest union representing ... ( read original story ...)
Illinois Rolls Back More Coronavirus Controls; Japan Fears a Second Wave
Republicans also proposed virus safety measures to North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper as the state prepares to host the party’s convention ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Netflix Star’s Death Sparks Calls For Cyberbullying Rules
The death of a young Japanese reality TV star targeted by online abuse has sparked an outpouring of grief in the country and calls for stronger measures to tackle cyberbullying. The apparent suicide ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s low unemployment rate conceals deeper labour market pain
Japan's labour market in April appeared to be weathering a severe slowdown in economic activity due to the coronavirus pandemic, but a closer look at official data released on Friday revealed a less ... ( read original story ...)
Crashed Pakistan A320 jet insured for $19.7 million: airline document
Airbus SE A320 jet that crashed into a crowded residential district of Karachi last week killing 97 people on board was insured for $19.7 million, an airline document showed. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia minister slammed for ‘virus is like your wife’ remarks
An Indonesian minister is under fire after he compared coronavirus to rebellious wives, in remarks aimed at soothing public fears about easing COVID-19 restrictions across the Southeast Asian ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Cases Soar Amid Reopenings in India and Beyond: Live Coverage
Doctors fear a lockdown that began two months ago is being eased too soon. In Indonesia, the caseload has doubled since early May to nearly 25,000. ( read original story ...)
No call between Trump and India’s Modi on China border tension: official source
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump about the south Asian nation's military standoff with China, a government source said on Friday, after Trump ... ( read original story ...)