Thailand on Wednesday reported no new coronavirus cases for the first time since March 9. Thailand has a total of 3,017 cases and 56 deaths since the outbreak escalated in January. The Thai government ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s Coronavirus Success Is Built on Repression
Insufficient water for washing is likely to worsen the coronavirus in the poorest nations. There’s a better way forward. The Communist Party’s tools of control made for effective virus-fighting ... ( read original story ...)
Is Luks Group (Vietnam Holdings) Company Limited (HKG:366) A Smart Pick For Income Investors?
In this case, Luks Group (Vietnam Holdings) likely looks attractive to investors, given its 6.9% dividend yield and a payment history of over ten years. It would not be a surprise to discover that ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Further Cuts Rates to Shield the Virus-Hit Economy
Vietnam’s central bank, looking to help businesses struggling to recover from the economic blow of the coronavirus outbreak, has cut policy interest rates effective May 13 for the second time in two ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines plans to build its way out of coronavirus downturn
Economic managers push to accelerate construction after Philippine economy shrinks by 0.2 percent in first quarter. ( read original story ...)
NASA Captures Tropical Storm VongFong Form, Head Toward Philippines
Tropical storm VongFong, locally known as 'Ambo,' is the first tropical storm of the Northwestern Pacific Ocean typhoon season. ( read original story ...)
Virtual Cheers! Japan’s ‘Nomikai’ Goes Online for Coronavirus Time
Launched amid the mounting scare over the coronavirus, a Japanese video chat website designed for hosting virtual drinking parties has soared in popularity while bars and pubs remain shut. Nomikai, or ... ( read original story ...)
From Medals To Pedals: Japan Olympic Fencer Turns To Food Delivery
With the Olympics postponed due to the coronavirus, top Japanese fencer Ryo Miyake has swapped his metal mask and foil for a bike and backpack as a Tokyo UberEats deliveryman. The 29-year-old, who won ... ( read original story ...)
Las Vegas Sands Ends Pursuit of Japan Casino
Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson’s Las Vegas Sands has ended its pursuit of a potentially $10 billion casino-resort development in Japan, regarded as one of the gambling industry’s largest potential ... ( read original story ...)
Southern India to Bangladesh still on alert for brewing tropical system
More than a week since it first developed, a slow-moving area of low pressure continues to sit over the Bay of Bengal. However, AccuWeather meteorologists tracking the system say it could take aim at ... ( read original story ...)