After a fresh outbreak was traced to a man who visited gay bars in Seoul in early May, health officials’ contact-tracing tactics have raised fears of among LGBT people already facing stigmatization, ... ( read original story ...)
How a night out jeopardized South Korea’s COVID-19 response and sparked homophobic backlash
Efforts to contain another outbreak by tracking down and testing those who may have been infected — a hallmark of South Korea's virus response — have run up against fears in the LGBTQ community that ... ( read original story ...)
UN to discuss violence, virus in Myanmar
The United Nations Security Council would hold a videoconference to discuss the escalation of violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state and the effect of the coronavirus pandemic in the country, diplomatic ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports no new coronavirus cases for first time since March 9
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 ...)