Taipei, May 14, 2020 — The World Health Organization (WHO) has “forgotten” its professionalism and neutrality in locking Taiwan out of the body for...

South Korea to boost virus tracing privacy amid fears of backlash

May 14, 2020

Seoul, May 14, 2020 — South Korean health authorities said today they would revise their practice of publicizing the travel routes of coronavirus patients...

‘Once Upon a Virus’: China mocks U.S. coronavirus response in Lego-like animation

May 3, 2020

Shanghai, May 3, 2020 - China has published a short animation titled “Once Upon a Virus” mocking the U.S. response to the new coronavirus...

South Korea to relax social distancing rules further, starting May 6

May 3, 2020

Seoul, May 3, 2020 - South Korea will further relax social distancing rules from May 6, allowing a phased re-opening of businesses, as the...

After aggressive mass testing, Vietnam says it contains coronavirus outbreak

April 30, 2020

Hanoi, Apr 30, 2020 - Businessman Phan Quoc Viet was making his usual prayers at a pagoda in Tay Ninh, a province in southern...

Many of Japan’s pachinko parlors stay open despite state of emergency

April 24, 2020

Tokyo, Apr 24, 2020 - As stores have closed across Japan during a state of emergency, some pachinko parlors remain defiantly open, sparking concern...

U.S. monitors reports of North Korean leader’s illness; South Korea, China doubtful

April 21, 2020

Seoul, Apr 21, 2020 - South Korean and Chinese officials on Tuesday cast doubt on reports North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was ill...

“Ghost” keep Indonesian villagers indoors

April 13, 2020

Kepuh, Indonesia, April 13, 2020 - Kepuh village in Indonesia has been haunted by ghosts recently - mysterious white figures jumping out at unsuspecting...