Taiwan accuses China of fueling row over attacks on WHO chief
TAIPEI -- Operatives in mainland China attempted to paint Taiwan as the source of online abuse against the head of...
Day: April 10, 2020
Coronavirus rushes into Singapore’s crowded migrant worker dorms
SINGAPORE -- Explosive coronavirus clusters are emerging in densely packed dormitories for the migrant workers who keep Singapore's economy going,...
Philippines bars medical workers from going abroad amid virus fight
MANILA -- The Philippines has barred doctors, nurses and a host of other medical professionals from leaving to work overseas,...
Tokyo unveils toothless coronavirus rules as cases hit record high
TOKYO -- The Tokyo municipal government launched a stepped-up campaign against the coronavirus on Friday, requesting a full or partial...
China heft helps Singapore e-commerce platforms outstrip rivals
SINGAPORE -- China-backed e-commerce retailers Shopee and Lazada appear to be extending their lead in the race for Southeast Asia's...
Tokyo’s coronavirus fight relies on voluntary public restraint
TOKYO -- The Tokyo municipal government launched a stepped-up campaign against the coronavirus on Friday, requesting a full or partial...
Recruit seeks $4.15bn credit line for coronavirus fund
TOKYO -- Staffing company Recruit Holdings is seeking credit lines worth a total of 450 billion yen ($4.15 billion) from Japan's...
SoftBank CFO sticks to $41bn asset sale plan despite coronavirus
TOKYO -- SoftBank Group is determined to push ahead with its 4.5 trillion yen ($41 billion) asset sale program as...
Coronavirus drives Japan workmates to drink and bond online
TOKYO -- Few Japanese customs are so beloved of its millions of company employees as the "nomikai" -- the after-work...
Five things to know about South Korea’s general election
SEOUL -- South Koreans will cast their ballots in a general election on Wednesday, choosing the 300 lawmakers who will...
