New Zealand PM says ‘we beat the virus again’
WELLINGTON, Oct 5, 2020, AFP. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern declared on Monday New Zealand “beat…
novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV – Covid-19)
Japanese designer Kenzo Takada dies from Covid-19
PARIS, Oct 5, 2020, Kyodo. Japanese designer Kenzo Takada, founder of the Kenzo brand who…
Duterte performance rating rises to 91 per cent in 1st major survey during pandemic
MANILA, Oct 5, 2020, Rappler. The performance rating of President Rodrigo Duterte rose to 91%,…
50,000 schools shift to distance learning in the Philippines
MANILA, Oct 5, 2020, The Manila Times. 50,000 public schools in the Philippines open today,…
Japan struggles to save beloved bullet trains from running out of passengers
TOKYO, Oct 5, 2020, Bloomberg. These days, the section of Tokyo Station serving regional destinations…
Tatas in talks to buy AirAsia’s 49 per cent in joint venture
MUMBAI, Oct 5, 2020, TNN. Tata Sons is reviewing its budget airline joint venture with…
Thousands flock to Sydney beaches as temperatures rise above 30C, raising concerns about social distancing
SYDNEY, Oct 5, 2020, 9News. The first of Sydney’s beaches has closed as temperatures rise…
Donald Trump leaves hospital to joy ride past supporters sporting muscle shirts and Melania cutouts
WASHINGTON D.C., Oct 5, 2020, SCMP. They arrived from miles around, weathering the hot sun,…
Singapore Airlines has no plans to resume flights to Moscow til year’s end
SINGAPORE, 5 Oct, 2020, TASS. Singapore Airlines will resume and increase the frequency of flights…
425 million domestic tourist visits in first half of national holiday in China
BEIJING, Oct 4, 2020, Xinhua. China saw 425 million domestic tourist visits in the first…
Pompeo cancels visit to S. Korea after Trump’s virus diagnosis
SEOUL, Oct 4, 2020, Yonhap. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo canceled a planned visit…
Trump says he is doing well, but next couple of days the ‘real test’
WASHINGTON D.C., Oct 4, 2020, BBC. US President Donald Trump says he is doing well,…