Taiwan won't go into Shanghai-like lockdown, premier says, Asia News,TAIPEI — Taiwan will not go into a Shanghai-like lockdown to control a rise in domestic Covid-19 cases as the vast majority of those infected have no symptoms or show only minor symptoms, Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Saturda
Coronavirus: Japan expected to lift emergency in most areas except Tokyo, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan is expected to lift the state of emergency for 39 of its 47 prefectures on Thursday (May 14), local media reported, while the capital Tokyo is set to keep restrictions in place until it sees a convincin
Tokyo eyes lowering alert level as virus fears ease: NHK, Asia News,TOKYO – Tokyo's government is heading towards dropping its coronavirus alert from the highest level on Thursday (Sept 10) as cases continue to trend down, broadcaster NHK reported, opening the path for a loosening of restrictio
Pakistani woman police commander led defense of Chinese mission, Asia News,ISLAMABAD – Pakistani policewoman Suhai Aziz Talpur heard of the attack on the Chinese consulate in Karachi while driving to work. She rushed to the scene to find two of her colleagues dead, and a trio of insurgents attemptin
Philippines extends partial coronavirus curbs in Manila, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines extended on Friday partial Covid-19 restrictions in the capital Manila until the end of February in a bid to slow a spike in infections after year-end holidays, officials said, warning the curbs could further
Malaysia extends coronavirus movement curbs until Dec 31, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will continue with certain movement control restrictions to contain the spread of the coronavirus until Dec. 31, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Friday (Aug 28). Malaysia has seen a significant de
