Taiwan’s Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Friday announced that more than 722,000 people — 600,000 using the NHI app and 122,000 more using the Emask system — had successfully registered for purchasing face masks as of 1 p.
The Kospi plummeted more than 5 per cent during Thursday trading, which triggered the stock exchange to temporarily halt trading on Korea’s main bourse, as investor sentiments weighed on the coronavirus pandemic.
Taiwan seems to be the eye of the storm: a relatively safe space of 29 active cases in the heart of Eastern Asia where the coronavirus both started and continues to infect close to 90,000 people.
More than 3,000 medical institutions in Taiwan offer telemedicine for people in isolation as part of the country’s COVID-19 response measures.
South Korea’s state-run research institutes and pharmaceutical firms are working hard to find a cure for the new coronavirus.
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Patients in Daegu die waiting for hospital beds.
The founder of a religious sect at the center of a coronavirus outbreak in South Korea underwent testing Saturday for the new virus The founder of a religious sect at the center of a coronavirus outbreak in South Korea underwent testing Saturday for the new virus, reports said Sunday.
South Korea’s major industries – including electronics, automobiles, retail and oil refining – are on high alert due to a surge in Covid-19 cases here, as well as the market slowdown in China, the nation’s biggest export destination.
After Taiwan reported its first confirmed cases, health authorities finally released on Monday the latest tally of Covid-19 cases in each administrative region, with Taipei being the highest.
According to a notice published on Thursday Taiwanese passport holders are not allowed to enter Russia anymore.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA, 外交部) told a news conference, that Taiwan could bring home its nationals from the virus-struck Diamond Princess cruise ship as early as Friday (Feb.
A South Korean government jet left Tuesday to evacuate South Koreans aboard the coronavirus-stricken cruise ship in Japan, amid concerns of rapidly rising cases of Covid-19 onboard.
With the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic in full bloom, a Pakistani student in Beijing describes the daily routine for students on campus, hoping to dispel some of the anxiety being fuelled by news reports.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Islamabad on Thursday on a two-day trip aimed at strengthening bilateral strategic partnership and economic ties.
Su Tseng-chang, Taiwan’s Prime Minister ordered cabinet to allocate US$1.
Su Tseng-chang, Taiwan’s Prime Minister ordered cabinet to allocate US$1.
By unveiling an enhanced Galaxy S smartphone lineup and a new foldable form factor in San Francisco on Tuesday, Samsung Electronics has reset the tone for the upcoming decade in the mobile world with catchphrases “5G, AI and foldable”.
Winning four awards at the Oscars on Sunday, including the coveted award for best picture, South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho made history with his feature film “Parasite”.
Climate change is triggering glacial melt in Pakistan and resulting in glacial lake outburst floods.
Due to shortages of parts from China amid the spreading coronavirus outbreak, Hyundai Motor Co.
With face masks running out fast amid the coronavirus outbreak, the government is cracking down on hoarding and illicit trading of hygiene goods in high demand.
As fears of the new coronavirus spread around the world, so do racist attacks and stereotypes targeting people of Asian descent, with many South Koreans overseas reporting having experienced discrimination.
It was a long and emotional morning for the head of the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) as hundreds of Taiwan nationals arrived last night from Wuhan, central China.
Taiwan people still scramble to make sense of this new epidemic that brought vile memories of SARS back to life.
First batch of South Koreans to arrive, stay in state-run quarantine centers.
As the deadly respiratory virus that originated in China continues to spread across Asia and the world, North Korea is on high alert to contain the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus and is stepping up quarantine efforts.
In a study of Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Poland, Turkey and the US, writes ANDREW SHENG, scientists attribute populism to the rise of decisive leaders who push nationalism, demonise opponents and stir up issues that further divide societies.
President Moon Jae-in contributed this article to The Korea Herald and Asia News Network member newspapers on the occasion of the 2019 ASEAN-Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit.
Taipei has come under increasing pressure from China in recent months.
The extradition question launched a whole series of protests in Hong Kong.
Violence begets violence as more protests hits Hong Kong on the weekend.
Democracy and freedom begin with self-discipline which, within law and order, protects your own rights as well as the rights of others, writes Andrew Sheng.
India’s auto industry slowdown has become the single biggest economic headache for the Narendra Modi administration.
It is unclear whether or not Japan will be able to secure enough foreign workers to sustain the Japanese economy in the future.
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Indonesians are waking up to far-flung grievances.
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China has banned solo tourists from visiting Taiwan.
The move seems to be designed to curb Amazon’s increasing influence.
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The move will unlikely improve cross strait relations.
The sales will not include fighter jets requested by Taiwan.
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Hong Kong’s protest has caused significant changes politically in Taiwan.
Taiwan has come under pressure as Beijing pressures allies to drop diplomatic relations.
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Tuesday is the massacre’s 30th anniversary.
A Taiwanese trade official said pro-democracy protest shows lack of trust between the two peoples.
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The activists were sentenced to prison for organizing and participating in pro-democracy protests.
Asia News Network’s Ishan Joshi takes a look at some of the most frequently asked questions about the Indian election.
We take a look at the factors that will influence the upcoming Indian elections.
Ressa was arrested by the Philippines government for libel.
Is universal basic income around the corner in India.
Priyanka Gandhi is from the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty that has given India three prime ministers, including Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first prime minister.
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Taiwan must be set to weather the effects of the US-China trade war says its Finance Minister.
The ruling party loses ground as opposition popularity rises.
China’s influence was apparent as the ruling party lost significant seats.
The host of Asia’s Next Top Model and feminist activist speaks about using video to spark important dialogues, and how social change starts with each of us.
The former Prime Minister added that businessman Jho Low cheated the country out of billions.
Asia News Network commentators weigh the pros and cons of working with China on its Belt and Road Initiative.
Bangladesh will hold a parliamentary election on December 23 despite the failure of political parties to resolve major contentious issues over the polls.
The new Digital Security Law will affect not just journalists and activists but all active users of the Internet in Bangladesh.
Prosecutors in El Salvador to investigate the alleged graft of some $10 million in funds donated by Taiwan.
Singapore, South Korea and Japan are the most innovative countries in Asia.
Kim should seize the opportunity to end nuclear crisis, engage with the world, writes Chon Shi-yong.
Actor and Filmmaker James Tang takes a look at the negative criticisms of Crazy Rich Asians from around Asia and says you’re all missing the point.
Economic success has lifted nearly a billion people out of poverty in Asia, still, four Asia-Pacific countries are classified as low income.
For any talks between President Donald Trump and Hassan Rouhani to happen, the US must rejoin the Iran nuclear deal.
Pakistan has been placed under a watch list for not doing enough to stop terror financing.
Many firsts, as historic summit between the leaders of North Korea and the United States takes place.
Andrew Sheng reflects on the state of the world in time for the holidays.
Kingsley Abbott, International Commission of Jurists senior adviser, spoke at Asia News Network’s conference on elections and democracy.
Andrew Sheng of the Asia Global Institute looks at the year ahead for Asian economies.
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