A Philippine government agency has ordered the country’s leading broadcast network, which the president has targeted for its critical news coverage, to halt operations. ( read original story ...)
Philippines orders top broadcaster to halt operations
CBN on Tuesday was ordered off the air over a stalled operating licence renewal, drawing fresh charges that authorities were cracking down on press freedom. Since running afoul of President Rodrigo ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports 14 deaths, 199 more coronavirus infections
The Philippines’ health ministry on Tuesday reported 14 new coronavirus deaths and 199 additional infections. In a bulletin, the health ministry said total deaths from the outbreak have reached 637, ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, the ‘Murder Hornet’ Is Both a Lethal Threat and a Tasty Treat
Long before the insects found their way to American shores, some Japanese prized them for their numbing crunch and the venomous buzz they add to liquor. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Bangladesh’s Beximco to begin producing COVID-19 drug remdesivir – COO
One of Bangladesh largest drugmakers, Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd, will start production this month of the experimental antiviral drug remdesivir, which has shown promise in fighting the new ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh Cricket Board offers grocery to needy amid COVID-19 crisis
Provided by The Statesman Bangladesh Cricket Board offers grocery to needy amid COVID-19 crisis . As the dreaded coronavirus pandemic seems in no hurry to subside, the Banglade ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh Sends 28 Rohingya Refugees To Cyclone-Prone Island Over COVID-19 Fears
The group, mostly women and children, had been stranded at sea for weeks. Human rights groups have long decried the government's plan to send refugees to flood- and cyclone-prone Bhasan Char island. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports biggest daily rise in coronavirus infections
Indonesia reported on Tuesday its biggest daily rise in coronavirus infections with 484 new cases, taking the total in the Southeast Asian country to 12,071, said health ministry official Achmad ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Economy Sees Weakest Growth In Almost Two Decades
Southeast Asia's biggest economy grew 2.97 percent in January-February, the worst rate since 2001 and well short of the 5.07 percent in the same period last year. It also missed forecasts of four ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia first-quarter GDP growth slumps to weakest since 2001
Indonesia's economy grew at its weakest pace since 2001 in the first quarter, slower than expected, as the coronavirus pandemic halted business activity in Southeast Asia's largest economy. ( read original story ...)