Thailand’s Health Ministry says coronavirus restrictions may need to be tightened to slow a new wave that’s infecting people at a record rate BANGKOK — Thailand’s Health Ministry warned …
Thailand reports daily record 967 new coronavirus cases after new outbreak
Thailand on Sunday reported 967 new COVID-19 cases, its biggest daily jump, but no new deaths as the country deals with a third wave of infections and a highly contagious variant. Of the infections, …
Thailand reports daily record 967 new coronavirus infections
BANGKOK, April 11 (Reuters) – Thailand on Sunday reported 967 new coronavirus cases, the biggest one day jump, as the country deals with a third wave of infections. No deaths were reported. The new …
‘Suspicious’ blackout strikes Iran’s Natanz nuclear site
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s underground Natanz nuclear facility lost power Sunday just hours after starting up new advanced centrifuges capable of enriching uranium faster, the latest …
Vietnam reports 1 new COVID-19 case, 2,693 in total
HANOI, April 11 (Xinhua) — Vietnam recorded one new COVID-19 case on Sunday, raising the total confirmed cases in the country to 2,693, according to the country’s Ministry of Health. The new case is …
Vietnam: More people in rural areas following the current wave – going shopping online
HANOI, April 11 (Vietnam News/ANN): Rural consumers are increasingly shop online, with 46 per cent of internet users engaged in online shopping activities. This was revealed in an annual report on …
Vietnam ready for combat in South China Sea as naval ships swarm region
China’s muscling in with missile boats. The Philippines is sending over aircraft. But another player is deploying its military to stake a claim on the South China Sea – Vietnam.
Oklahoma Vietnam veteran Dwight Birdwell now eligible for Medal of Honor consideration
An Oklahoma man who saved many of his fellow soldiers during a Vietnamese ambush 53 years ago is among four veterans whose heroism is being considered for an upgrade to the Medal of Honor. Veteran …
Philippines to ease some tough COVID-19 restrictions from Monday
MANILA (Reuters) – Strict COVID-19 lockdowns in the Philippines capital and four adjacent provinces will be eased from April 12, a spokesman for President Rodrigo Duterte said on Sunday. Metro Manila …
Philippines, U.S. defence chiefs hope to resume joint military drill
The Philippines has protested against the presence of the Chinese boats inside its 200-mile exclusive economic zone at Whitsun Reef in the strategic waterway, repeatedly asking China to move the …