South Korea is considering raising Covid-19 restrictions to the highest level as the country struggles to contain a third wave of infections. Chung Sye-kyun, South Korea’s prime minister, on Monday …
Penjana Kapital’s success to have a trickle down effect on Malaysia’s VC ecosystem – Tengku Zafrul
Penjana Kapital has attracted eight foreign VC managers, namely from the United States, South Korea, China, Indonesia and Singapore.
Pandemic Woes Bring U.S.-Style Gig Economy to South Korea
As the Covid-19 pandemic hit Seoul with full force last winter, mime and circus artist Kim Chan-su started his “two-job” life — as a courier and a circus clown. When not juggling on stage, he …
Japan, South Korea fret as surging coronavirus undermines leaders’ support
Japan and South Korea grappled with surging coronavirus cases and growing public frustration on Monday as Japan’s prime minister tiptoed around a contentious travel subsidy programme while an anxious …
Asia Today: South Korea to open more virus testing sites
South Korea was opening dozens of free COVID-19 testing sites in the greater Seoul area, as the country registered additional 718 new cases Monday amid a surge in infections. The Korea Disease Control …
Japan plans hiring spree of tech experts for digital agency
Japan plans to recruit more than 500 computer experts for a new national digital agency as it races to match the success of Taiwan and South Korea in electronic. Takuya …
Coronavirus live news: South Korea reports highest daily infections as US nears 300,000 deaths after record day
Photograph: Ulises Ruiz/AFP/Getty Images More on South Korea reporting a record case rise, from Reuters. Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun on Saturday said further tightening social distancing restriction …
Japan, South Korea hit record new COVID-19 cases
(UPI) — Japan hit its highest number of daily COVID-19 cases Saturday, topping 3,000 new infections, health officials said. The country recorded 3,041 new cases and 28 deaths, marking the first time …
Vietnam, South Korea target $100 billion trade by 2023
Vietnam and South Korea have agreed to boost the two-way trade to US$100 billion by 2023 with three main pillars namely energy, industry and trade. Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan …
Covid pandemic: South Korea sees record rise in daily cases
The country has introduced new restrictions amid a rise in cases South Korea has recorded a new high in the number of coronavirus cases, with 950 infections announced on Saturday. President Moon …