The Philippines' confirmed coronavirus infections have broken past the 11,000 mark, the health ministry said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kobe Steel to cut spending after booking annual loss
Kobe Steel Ltd , Japan's No.3 steelmaker, said on Monday it will cut capital expenditure by a third after one-off charges and weaker demand in steel and aluminium even before the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Warns Off Chinese Coast Guard Ships Chasing Its Fishing Boat In East China Sea
Another minor skirmish took place in the tense East China Sea last Friday (May 8) when the Japanese Coast Guard (JCG) sent patrol boats and warned a group of Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) ships when they ... ( read original story ...)
Japan could end state of emergency for regions with stable virus cases
Japan could lift a state-of-emergency in many regions this week if new coronavirus cases are under control, the economy minister said on Monday, as it inches towards a gradual return of economic ... ( read original story ...)
Gutted Carcass of Endangered River Dolphin Found in Bangladesh Sparks Poaching Fears
This is the second killing of a Ganges river dolphin since the country's coronavirus lockdown started in March. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh garment factories reopen despite coronavirus threat to workers
In an effort to revive the stricken industry plant owners restart production, but labour activists claim safety measures are illusory ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan lifts lockdown amid jump in virus cases
Associated Press Pakistan began lifting its coronavirus lockdown imposed in late March, as authorities reported another big jump of 1,637 cases and 24 new fatalities. Army soldiers who manned roadside ... ( read original story ...)
On Coronavirus, Pakistan’s Government Is Missing in Action
As the pandemic threatens livelihoods, the country’s poor are relying almost exclusively on the charity of fellow citizens. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 233 new coronavirus infections, 18 deaths
Indonesia reported on Monday 233 new coronavirus infections, taking the total of cases in the Southeast Asian country to 14,265, said health ministry official Achmad Yurianto. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia eyes $1.0 bn rescue for virus-hit carrier Garuda
Indonesia is drawing up a $1.0 billion rescue plan for struggling national airline Garuda after the coronavirus forced the company to ground most of its planes, Bloomberg News reported Monday. Under ... ( read original story ...)