South Korea's exports were seen contracting at the sharpest pace in nearly 11 years in April as the coronavirus pandemic caused massive disruptions to global supply chains and economic activity, a ... ( read original story ...)
Former Anbang Unit Suing South Korea’s Mirae for Failure to Close on $5.8 Billion Hotel Portfolio Purchase
A Chinese insurance firm is suing a South Korean financial-services firm for failing to close its purchase of a luxury U.S. hotel portfolio for $5.8 billion. ( read original story ...)
South Korea Maintains That Rumors of Kim Jong Un’s Poor Health Are Untrue
South Korea’s government has dismissed rumors that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in fragile condition, as speculation about his health intensifies amid the North’s silence on his whereabouts. ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s coronavirus medics feel strain even as cases decline
For Bangkok nurse Kanjana Kamoun, the coronavirus Intensive Care Ward is not only where she works all day, it is where she thinks she is when she wakes up in the middle of the night, anxious and ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Reports Seven New Coronavirus Cases, Two New Deaths
Thailand on Tuesday reported seven more coronavirus cases and two new deaths, bringing the total number of infections since the outbreak began in January to 2,938 cases and 54 fatalities. The numbers ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan Fights Coronavirus With Shutdowns, Rats Emerge Onto Deserted Streets
In Tokyo's Kabukicho nightlife district, where many bars and adult entertainment venues have closed, rats scurried through mostly empty streets one recent evening. A similar scene was aired on public ... ( read original story ...)
TV tonight: Paul Hollywood learns to love Japan
The Bake Off judge takes heart from the new baking of the east; a guide to the village of Portmeirion in The Village. Here’s what to watch this evening ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sakurajima Volcano Spews Lava Bombs In Latest Eruption
Sakurajima, which is one of the most active volcanoes in Japan, has started erupting recently. According to a local meteorological agency, the volcano’s eruption ejected lava bombs and ash plumes that ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics unrealistic without vaccine, Japan medical expert says
Global cases surpass 3 million, U.S. states begin to reopen TOKYO — The head of Japan’s medical association thinks it will be difficult to hold the Olympics without an effective coronavirus vaccine. ( read original story ...)
TV tonight: mouthwatering sweet treats in Paul Hollywood Eats Japan
The Bake Off judge sees the country’s bread boom for himself. Plus more parents-to-be in Life and Birth. Here’s what to watch this evening ... ( read original story ...)