Chinese official hails ‘incomparable’ improvement in air quality as virus hits industry
China’s air quality saw “incomparable” improvements in the first quarter of this year as a coronavirus outbreak led to rapid declines in industrial activity and transportation, an environment ministry official said on Friday.
Chinese corrals Pacific, Caribbean support ahead of World Health meeting
Beijing has hosted a teleconference with its Pacific island nation allies to discuss COVID-19 aid and publicised their pledge to support the “One China” principle and “oppose any attempt” to politicise the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan’s regions emerge from virus emergency while Tokyo enters ‘new normal’
Large parts of Japan marked the first day out of a state of emergency on Friday while Tokyo’s governor asked residents to prepare for the “new normal” as restrictions stay in place in the capital and major cities.
Separated by coronavirus, Malaysian mothers in Singapore freeze breast milk for babies at home
Before the outbreak of coronavirus this year, Malaysian accountant Jazerel See used to travel regularly between her country’s southern state of Johor and neighbouring Singapore where she worked, going home once a week to her parents and her seven-month…
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
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Thailand reports 7 new coronavirus cases, all from overseas
Thailand reported seven new coronavirus cases on Friday, while the number of deaths remained unchanged at 56.
Roche says new diagnostic solution could help COVID-19 patients
Swiss drugmaker Roche said on Friday it will start selling a new digital diagnostics product that may simplify and accelerate screening of patients with breathing problems during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Australians emerge from coronavirus lockdown to beers and lattes
Restaurants, cafes and bars in Australia’s most populous state reopened on Friday after a two-month coronavirus lockdown, boosting the federal government’s bid to get people back in work and the economy back on track.
The 21st century lends Britain’s ancient parliament a hand
After 600 years of painstakingly slow evolution, Britain’s parliament took a leap into the future when the coronavirus pandemic struck, transforming its deeply traditional debating chamber into a modern videoconferencing hub.
Pompeo says TSMC’s $12 billion investment to increase U.S. economic independence from China
Chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s $12 billion investment in the United States will increase U.S. economic independence from China, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement early on Friday.
