China COVID-19 death toll exceeds 1,600 as new cases drop for third consecutive day
The death toll jumped to 1,665 in mainland China on Sunday (Feb 16) as the number of new cases dropped for a third consecutive day.
France announces first COVID-19 death: Health Minister
An 80-year-old Chinese tourist in France has died from the new coronavirus (COVID-19), said the French Health Minister on Saturday (Feb 15).
President Trump thanks Cambodia for accepting MS Westerdam cruise ship
US President Donald Trump has thanked Cambodia for taking in the castaway cruise ship MS Westerdam in a rare message.
COVID-19 outbreak: Egypt confirms first case as death toll in China surges past 1,500
Egypt's health ministry on Friday (Feb 14) announced the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in Africa. Meanwhile, the death toll from China surged past 1,500 on Saturday after 139 more people died in Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak.
ASEAN Chairman issues statement on responding to COVID-19
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, as Chairman of ASEAN in 2020, issued a statement on ASEAN’s joint response to the outbreak of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), in the face of complicated development of the epidemic.
Cambodia's PM Hun Sen personally welcomes MS Westerdam cruise ship
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen personally welcomed passengers and crew of MS Westerdam as it docks in Sihanoukville, Cambodia on Feb 14.
Czech, German media spotlight EP’s approval of agreements with Vietnam
Media reports in the Czech Republic have highlighted the importance of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) for the country and the EU in general after the agreement was approved by the European Parliament (EP) on February 12.
COVID-19 cases on Japan ship rise to 218: Health minister
The new confirmed cases raise the number of infections detected on the Diamond Princess to 218, in addition to a quarantine officer who also tested positive for the coronavirus.
World's oldest man crowned in Japan aged 112
A 112-year-old Japanese man has been crowned the world's oldest male, claiming that smiling is the key to longevity.
Cruise ship shunned by five countries over COVID-19 fears, arrives in Cambodia
'This is an example of international solidarity we have been consistently calling for,’ World Health Organisation chief said.
Hubei reports 242 deaths in just one day and 14,840 new COVID-19 cases
The number of fatalities and new cases from China's coronavirus outbreak soared on February 13, with 242 more deaths and nearly 15,000 new cases in Hubei province.
China and ASEAN foreign ministers to hold coronavirus emergency meeting in Laos
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China are planning to hold an emergency conference, which would take place as early as February 20 in Laos, to discuss the new coronavirus epidemic.
Japan confirms 39 new coronavirus cases linked to cruise ship, including one quarantine officer
Thirty-nine more people have tested positive for the coronavirus (nCoV) on the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan as well as one quarantine officer, bringing the total to 175, the country’s health ministry said on Wednesday (Feb 12).
Vietnam affirms support for Palestinian people’s struggle for inalienable rights
The following is the full text of the statement by the Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, at the UNSC Briefing on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question” on February 11.
Singapore remains top city for East Asian expats
Singapore has been ranked the most liveable city for expatriates from other Asian markets for the 15th year running.
WHO annouces official name for 2019-nCoV disease
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Feb 11 said COVID-19 will be the new official name for the deadly coronavirus (nCoV) that was first identified in China on Dec 31.
Novel coronavirus: South Korea advises citizens to defer travel to Japan, Singapore, Vietnam and three others
In addition to mainland China, South Korea has "strongly advised" its citizens to refrain from travelling to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan and Taiwan (China), reported The Korea Times.
Tearful Thai army chief says 'don't blame army' for rogue soldier's mass shooting
Thailand's army chief tearfully apologised on Tuesday (Feb 11) for a rogue soldier, whose 19-hour shooting rampage killed 29 people and wounded 57.
Philippines to terminate troop agreement with US
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has told his foreign minister to give formal notice to the United States of his termination of a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between their militaries, his spokesman said on Tuesday (Feb 11).
Coronavirus outbreak: Global death toll passes 1,000
The number of fatalities from China's new coronavirus epidemic jumped to 1,016 nationwide on Tuesday (Feb 11) after 108 new deaths, including 103 in the Hubei province.
