US surpassed China and Italy on cases of confirmed coronavirus cases
NEW YORK, Mar 27, 2020, CNN. The United States now has the highest number of…
Month: March 2020
Peru’s national emergency state prolongated until Apr 12
LIMA, Mar 27, 2020, ANDINA. President Martin Vizcarra announced the extension of the state of…
No foreign nationals entry in China from Mar 28
BEIJING, Mar 26, 2020, Xinhua. China Thursday night announced temporary suspension of entry by foreign…
[Analytics] In virus era, even summits are virtual
The face-to-face tension among foes was gone. So was the in-person camaraderie among allies. Gone…
US unemployment claims hit record, nearly 3.3 million registered: Department of Labor
NEW YORK, Mar 26, 2020, BBC. The number of people without jobs in the US…
Thailand partially shuts down several areas amid state of emergency
BANGKOK, Mar 26, 2020, The Straits Times. Several areas of Thailand shut down on Thursday…
Thai govt to set curfew if people across the country not to stay home: Defence Forces chief
BANGKOK, Mar 26, 2020, Bangkok Post. Defence Forces chief Pornpipat Benyasri on Thursday asked people…
[Analytics] How to prevent panic buying during pandemics
Panic buying has hit the world harshly. With the uprising of COVID-19, people are queuing…
‘No mercy for people caught ignoring self-isolation rules’: S. Korea’s PM
SEOUL, Mar 26, 2020, Yonhap. South Korea’s prime minister said Thursday that the government will…
Bangladesh observes 50th Independence Day today, all official programs cancelled
DHAKA, Mar 26, 2020, UNB. Bangladesh is observing its 50th Independence Day on Thursday. However,…
[Analytics] Malaysia’s epic power struggle
After a brutal week of high drama, Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has been…
Taipei will be prepared if ordered to lockdown: Mayor
TAIPEI, Mar 26, 2020, Taiwan News. Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) said on Wednesday (March…