In a demonstration of the financial constraints facing emerging economies, the country’s impressive handling of the public-health aspects of the Covid crisis isn’t matched by its fiscal response. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam vet won’t be allowed to lay wreath for cousin killed in WW1
I served in Vietnam so obviously I am going to wear my coat with my medals. My father served in World War Two and I am going to take his photo that is up on the wall in the house and I'll put it out ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Costa Atlantica: Japan investigates outbreak on docked liner
Japan is investigating a virus outbreak among the crew of a cruise ship which docked in Nagasaki in January with no reported cases until a spike this week. The Costa Atlantica now has 91 crew out of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan March factory output, retail sales seen falling at sharper rate as virus hits: Reuters poll
Both Japan's factory output and retail sales likely fell at a sharper pace in March as the coronavirus pandemic weighed more heavily across the broader economy, a Reuters poll showed. ( read original story ...)
Japan shames ‘pachinko’ gambling parlors that refuse to shutdown
Mai Nishiyama, Arata Yamamoto and Reuters As stores have closed across Japan during a state of emergency, gambling halls known as pachinko parlors remain open, causing concern that they could ... ( read original story ...)
Even Toyota Has to Pay More to Borrow in Japan
Blue-chip companies are paying more to borrow despite tens of billions of dollars in support from Japan’s central bank, suggesting programs to help them ride out the new coronavirus might need to get ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus prods Japan agencies, including data collectors, to embrace change
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing changes in Japan to the way economic data is collected and some government agencies meet, rare moves in a country where tradition plays a strong part in everyday ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan using intelligence services to track coronavirus cases
Islamabad, Pakistan - Pakistan is using a contact tracing system - developed by its intelligence services to combat terrorism - to fight the coronavirus, the country's prime minister has said, as ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Reports 436 New Coronavirus Cases, Biggest Daily Jump
Indonesia reported its biggest daily jump in coronavirus infections after identifying 436 new cases, taking the total to 8,211, data provided by health ministry official Achmad Yurianto showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s capital relocation on hold, shifts budget to fight pandemic
Indonesia's investment on a mega project to relocate its capital city has been put on hold, as the country shifts focus to spend on containing the coronavirus outbreak, but may resume next year, ... ( read original story ...)