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Many of Japan’s pachinko parlours stay open despite state of emergency
TOKYO: As stores have closed across Japan during a state of emergency, some pachinko parlours remain defiantly open, sparking concern the noisy gambling halls could undermine the government’s fight against the novel coronavirus. The halls, where players sit back-to-back at
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Covid 19: Suppliers are top risk management concern
The worldwide coronavirus pandemic has disrupted life in just about every sense of the word, from personal health concerns and social distancing to shelter-in-place mandates and business closures.But in the corporate world, life plods on. Critical concerns about ongoing sales
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Sex workers adapting to COVID-19
Although difficult for everyone, the COVID-19 pandemic has had severe impacts on key populations, many of whom are experiencing economic hardship and anxiety about their health and safety. Rito Hermawan (also known as Wawan), the Advocacy Coordinator of the Network
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SE Asia Stocks-Most markets fall as risk-off from oil rout persists
Most Southeast Asian stock markets fell for a second session on Wednesday as the collapse of oil prices earlier this week underscored supply glut worries and exposed the severity of the damage to demand from the coronavirus pandemic. The week
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Will Covid-19 fan the flames of Southeast Asia’s haze problem?
KUALA LUMPUR: Weak enforcement of restrictions to curb Covid-19 infections in rural Indonesia, coupled with farmers opting for cheap ways to clear land, could see a repeat of the forest fires and smoke that choked Southeast Asia last year, environmentalists
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Hundreds of Brazilians stranded by coronavirus head home from Southeast Asia
BANGKOK: Brazilian nationals Julio de Oliveira and his wife Thamyres only wanted to enjoy a few days on a Thai beach last month, but the coronavirus outbreak turned their holiday upside down. Just days after they arrived, the Thai government
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Japan’s Nagasaki confirms 33 coronavirus cases on cruise ship docked for repairs
TOKYO: Japan’s Nagasaki prefecture said on Wednesday it had confirmed 33 cases of coronavirus infection on an Italian cruise ship docked for repairs and would carry out further testing on other crew members. Those who test positive but are asymptomatic
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China’s daily air passenger numbers up 7.9% in April vs March -aviation regulator
BEIJING: China’s aviation regulator said on Wednesday daily transported air passenger numbers rose 7.9% this month, as of April 21, from March, but was only at 29% of the level seen a year ago, in a sign of how the
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Fun activities for parents and children to do during MCO
Keeping your children entertained and engaged during lockdown can be a real challenge especially if you’re trying to balance homeschooling and working from home. Finding new ways to keep youngsters occupied will also help take the pressure off parents and
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India reports biggest one-day coronavirus spike as lockdown eased
India has recorded its biggest single-day spike in coronavirus cases as the government eased one of the world’s strictest lockdowns to allow some manufacturing and agricultural activity to resume. An additional 1,553 cases were reported over 24 hours, raising the
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