Asia Pacific

Indonesia Confirms 489 New Coronavirus Cases and 59 New Deaths

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world infecting over 4.6 million people globally

May 17, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

BREAKING: Chinese Ambassador to Israel Found Dead at Home

Du Wei, 58, was appointed as China's ambassador to Israel in February, this year after having previously served in Ukraine, since June 2016

May 17, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Coronavirus

China, South Korea Consult Japan on Easing Business-Travel Curbs: Yomiuri

Japan has lifted the state of emergency for 39 of Japan's 47 prefectures, easing curbs on 54 percent of the population

May 17, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Japan COVID-19 Doctors Lack Fresh Masks, Hazard Pay: Union Survey

A survey found nearly 70% of doctors saying the government is failing to handle the situation properly

May 17, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Beijing Supports 'Inclusive Review' of Coronavirus Response, Says Chinese Ambassador in Canada

The Chinese ambassador to Canada, Cong Peiwu pointed a finger on U.S. and slammed Trump Administration for the way it handled the pandemic

May 17, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Why New Yorkers, Mostly People Who Are Staying at Home, Still Getting Infected By Coronavirus?

Recent data from 100 New York hospitals has revealed that 66 percent of newly hospitalized COVID-19 patients were people who had been staying home

May 16, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

North Korea's Removal of Massive Portraits From Main Square Reignites Rumors of Kim Jong Un's Death

Reports suggest major renovation being undertaken at Pyongyang's main square

May 16, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Coronavirus: Sitting Apart From Dear Ones Could Become the New Norm at Movie Theaters in Singapore

As Singapore is looking for a gradual reopening starting from June 1, cinema theaters are well prepared to get a green light from authorities

May 16, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Phlippines Confirms 11 New Coronavirus Deaths and 214 Fresh Infections

The deadly virus outbreak has created a majors stir around the world and has claimed the lives of more than 300,000 globally

May 16, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Malaysia to impose tourism tax from July, not August: Minister

Malaysia Confirms 17 New Coronavirus Cases With One New Death

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world and has infected people in over 170 countries

May 16, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Indonesia confirms 529 New Coronavirus Cases and 13 New Deaths

The deadly virus outbreak has infected over 4.4 million people around the world in over 170 countries

May 16, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

THIS Purported Doctor's Bizarre Claim Suggests Semen Consumption as Coronavirus Cure; Find the Truth

A doctor named Dr Anacleto Belleza Millendez, who speaks in Tagalog (Philippine language), suggests semen as a cure for Coronavirus

May 16, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

China Admits to Destroying Coronavirus Samples from 'Unauthorized Labs'

China confirms that it had ordered 'unauthorized labs' to destroy the coronavirus samples when the outbreak began in the country.

May 16, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Coronavirus

Singapore Lays out Elaborate Guidelines on Restarting Construction Activity

Stalled projects like rail network construction, deep tunneling of sewerage system and residential renovation to get priority

May 16, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

As Australia Slowly Relaxes Lockdown, Victoria Battles COVID-19 Clusters

Two of Victoria's COVID-19 cases were connected to a cluster at a meat factory, where 98 people got infected

May 16, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

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