MANILA, Philippines — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400-million policy-based loan to support the Philippine government’s efforts to strengthen its domestic capital markets. The ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines tries transport test run to prepare for commuter chaos
Police in the Philippine capital did a dry run on Tuesday of measures to enforce social distancing on public transport and control the spread of coronavirus, a tricky task in a densely populated city ... ( read original story ...)
This Is How Duterte Could Declare Martial Law in the Philippines
Experts fear the Philippines president is testing the waters for a constitutionally viable declaration of nationwide martial law. ( read original story ...)
Why Japan is ungrateful for its success fighting coronavirus
The mystery of Japan’s response to the coronavirus pandemic can be boiled down to a simple question: how could it possibly have gone this well? From the beginning, the government of Shinzo Abe has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares reach 10-week high, look past Sino-U.S. tension
Asian shares crept ahead on Tuesday following an upbeat session in Europe and further gains in U.S. stock futures as investors looked past Sino-U.S. trade tensions to a re-opening world economy. ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Coronavirus News: Bangladesh reports 1,166 new cases, 36,751 in total
A man walks past graffiti about human fighting against coronavirus in Narayanganj, Bangladesh, May 18, 2020.(Xinhua/Stringer) -- Bangladesh reports 1,166 new COVID-19 cases, 36,751 in total; -- The ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Indonesia, major advocate of hydroxychloroquine, told by WHO to stop using it
The World Health Organization has urged Indonesia, one of the world's biggest advocates of two malaria drugs to treat the coronavirus, to suspend such treatment over safety concerns, a source familiar ... ( read original story ...)
Nokia shuts plant in south India after 42 test positive for coronavirus
Nokia last week suspended operations at a telecoms gear manufacturing plant in southern India, the company said on Tuesday, after some employees tested positive for COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus cases increase in India for record seventh day in a row, officials point to low death rate
India has reported a record increase in coronavirus cases for the seventh day in a row, according to the country’s health ministry. ( read original story ...)
Uber Cuts 25% Of Workforce In India, As Ride Hailing Services Slowly Resume
Uber India had about 2,400-2,500 workers (excluding drivers) prior to the layoffs Uber will provide 10 weeks of pay and six months of medical insurance for laid off workers. Uber’s principal ... ( read original story ...)