Japan cherry blossom season wilted by the pandemic
TOKYO, Mar 20, 2020, BBC. The people of Japan and millions of tourists should now…
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Zero new case in Wuhan again, 39 new cases across China, all imported
WUHAN, Mar 20, 2020, China Daily. New infections of the novel coronavirus remained at zero…
[Analytics] Asia-Pacific markets including Hong Kong rally as investors weigh stimulus packages
Tencent, CK Asset Holdings, casino stocks soar in Hong Kong. Overnight, US markets gained; Italy…
India’s PM Modi addressed the nation to follow ‘janata curfew’ on Mar 22
NEW DELHI, Mar 19, 2020, India Today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the nation…
S. Korean major web portals strengthen measures against malicious comments
SEOUL, Mar 19, 2020, The Korea Times. Naver, the country’s largest web portal operator, will…
Vietnam Airlines suspends services to Russia, Taiwan
HANOI, Mar 19, 2020, The Hanoi Times. Vietnam Airlines will resume operation of the two…
China says Japanese anti-flu agent Favipiravir effective on coronavirus patients
BEIJING, Mar 19, 2020, Hindustan Times. Chinese medical experts claim that a Japanese anti-flu agent…
India’s most high-profile airlines may ground jets as coronavirus cases jump
NEW DELHI, Mar 19, 2020, Hindustan Times. Two of India’s most high-profile airlines are considering…
New parties in boom with unique policy promises in S. Korea
SEOUL, Mar 19, 2020, The Korea Times. Parties promising unique policies are receiving public attention…
Former Japanese emperor, empress move out of palace after 26 years
TOKYO, Mar 19, 2020, Kyodo. Former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko on Thursday moved…
India’s PM Modi hosts online talks with South Asia leaders
NEW DELHI, Mar 19, 2020, China Daily. After a gap of almost six years, leaders…
Wuhan reports zero increase in coronavirus infections fist time since epidemic starts
WUHAN, Mar 19, 2020, Xinhua. No new infections of the novel coronavirus were reported on…