China reports dwindling new cases, pivots to control risk from overseas
China reported on Wednesday another drop in new coronavirus cases as its attention turns to controlling the risk of infection from abroad, as clusters of the disease that originated in China appear around the world.
Malaysia’s new prime minister delays parliament session by two months
Malaysia’s new prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has postponed the start of parliamentary proceedings by two months, the speaker said on Wednesday, amid opposition efforts to challenge his government with a confidence vote.
Vietnam carrier Vietjet to halt flights to South Korea over coronavirus
Budget carrier Vietjet Air will suspend flights to destinations in South Korea from Saturday over coronavirus concerns, the carrier said.
Taiwan to ‘have no problem’ maintaining GDP growth of 2% this year
Taiwan will ‘have no problem’ maintaining economic growth of 2% this year, its statistics chief said on Wednesday, amid concerns that a coronavirus outbreak could hit the economy of the island which is a key part of the global technology supply chain.
As Myanmar farmers lose their land, sand mining for Singapore is blamed
From a boat on the Salween River in southeastern Myanmar, Than Zaw Oo pointed to a brown stretch of water he said was once full of lush paddy fields.
Vatican officials investigating sex abuse cases to visit Mexico on ‘zero tolerance’ drive
Two Vatican officials charged with investigating accusations of sexual abuse by clergy will visit Mexico for a fact-finding mission later this month, the Church said on Tuesday.
South Korean President Moon cancels planned trip to the UAE, Egypt and Turkey over coronavirus
South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Wednesday canceled his planned trip to the UAE, Egypt and Turkey in mid-March, over coronavirus, according to the presidential Blue House.
Japan still preparing for Olympics as planned: Suga
Japan is preparing to host the Tokyo Summer Olympics as planned, the government’s top spokesman said on Wednesday, amid speculation the Games could be postponed because of the coronavirus threat.
Thousands wait for hospital beds in South Korea as coronavirus cases surge
South Korea reported hundreds of new coronavirus cases on Wednesday as many sick people waited for hospital beds in Daegu, the city at the center of the worst outbreak outside China.
Mainland China reports 119 new coronavirus cases, down from day earlier
Mainland China had 119 new confirmed cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, the country’s National Health Commission said on Wednesday, down slightly from 125 on the previous day.
