Australia pulls out of 2020 Games, planning for 2021
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) said on Monday it could not assemble a team for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to the coronavirus outbreak and...
Trump promises to roll out National Guard
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday (March 22) said that the United States is “enduring a great national trial,” with nearly one in three Americans...
Taiwan reports 26 new cases of coronavirus, total now 195
Taiwan’s government announced 26 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, bringing the total number to 195....
Malaysia says may extend movement curbs, to add stimulus
Malaysia’s prime minister said on Monday the government may consider extending movement restrictions by up to two weeks, and will announce more economic stimulus to...
New Delhi and scores of Indian districts under lockdown to contain coronavirus spread
New Delhi will be under lockdown until March 31, the Indian capital’s government announced on Sunday, seeking to keep citizens indoors to prevent the spread...
Robot designed in China could help save lives on medical frontline
Researchers at one of China’s top universities have designed a robot they say could help save lives on the frontline during the coronavirus outbreak....
Philippine president seeks powers over firms, supplies, funds to avert crisis
The Philippine Congress held a special session over the internet on Monday to debate a push by the country’s strongman leader to adopt sweeping emergency...
SoftBank to sell up to $41 billion in assets to expand share buyback, cut debt
SoftBank Group Corp said on Monday it is selling up to 4.5 trillion yen ($41 billion) in assets to buy back another 2 trillion yen...
Toyota plans to develop fuel cell truck with Hino unit
Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp on Monday said it would develop a heavy-duty fuel-cell truck with its subsidiary, Hino Motor Co, as it sees hydrogen technology...
Walmart ups minimum wage in e-commerce warehouses by $2 as orders surge on virus worries
Walmart Inc said on Monday it has temporarily raised entry wages for workers in its e-commerce warehouses by $2, following similar moves by rivals, as...