Malaysia will allow the majority of businesses to resume operations from May 4, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Friday, easing restrictions imposed to contain the spread of the new coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Taliban attacks in Afghanistan surge after U.S. peace deal, inflicting heavy casualties
The increase in violence comes as U.S. officials struggle to keep the Taliban peace deal on track. The February agreement ended offensive operations between U.S. forces and the mi ... ( read original story ...)
‘We Never Considered a Full Lockdown.’ South Korea’s Health Minister on the Country’s Fight Against Coronavirus
But thanks to early preparations, and a robust public health response based around extensive testing and tech-powered contact tracing, the nation’s tally of infections has been kept to just 10,765, ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s exports suffer worst slump in 11 years as pandemic shatters world trade
The coronavirus crisis sent South Korean exports plunging in April at their sharpest pace since the global financial crisis, signalling a bleak outlook for international trade as the pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: South Korea reports 9 new cases, none in Daegu
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 can cause ... ( read original story ...)
Maryland hiding testing kits, purchased from South Korea, from US government: Hogan
Maryland authorities were concerned about the US government seizing a shipment of COVID-19 tests and made special arrangements to receive and guard them. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: World should follow South Korea on COVID-19 fight, says UN chief Antonio Guterres
South Korea's caseload has been slowing in recent weeks after it recorded hundreds of new cases every day between late February and early March. ( read original story ...)
South Korea posts biggest exports fall since 2009, first trade deficit since 2012
South Korean exports plunged in April at their sharpest pace since the global financial crisis as the coronavirus pandemic hit demand and paralyzed the global economy and supply chains. ( read original story ...)
South Korea says recovered coronavirus patients who tested positive again did not relapse: Tests picked up ‘dead virus fragments’
The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was worried the virus was reactivating after people recovered, but scientists dismissed the fear. ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports six new coronavirus cases, no deaths
Thailand reported six new coronavirus cases and no new death on Friday, taking its tally to 2,960 infections while fatalities remained at 54 since the outbreak began in January. ( read original story ...)