Philippine workers lose jobs, stocks plunge as virus batters economy
  • As Luzon goes into lockdown and other regions place severe restrictions of movement on residents, many businesses are struggling and workers have been let go
  • In the popular holiday island of Boracay, travel operators are suffering a double blow, after being forced to shut for six months in 2018 over pollution issues
20 Mar 2020 - 9:30AM
Coronavirus outbreak
Philippine workers lose jobs, stocks plunge as virus batters economy
20 Mar 2020 - 9:30AM
  • As Luzon goes into lockdown and other regions place severe restrictions of movement on residents, many businesses are struggling and workers have been let go
  • In the popular holiday island of Boracay, travel operators are suffering a double blow, after being forced to shut for six months in 2018 over pollution issues
No Philippine visas for foreigners amid warning cases could hit 75,000 by June

Visa-free privileges of all foreign nationals have also been suspended, as thousands of people try to flee the country amid a lockdown on the main island of Luzon.

20 Mar 2020 - 4:37AM
Coronavirus: Hokkaido ends state of emergency; Japan schools to reopen

Panel of experts in Japan advises authorities to reopen schools and allow regions with few coronavirus cases to hold sporting events.

20 Mar 2020 - 2:52AM03571EC5-13F4-4283-B996-99444BE88411

Coronavirus outbreak

Hong Kong, Singapore seen as safe harbours as global virus cases rise
  • An influx of people seeking treatment and testing are heading to the cities, which are renowned for their health care standards
  • However, experts say this increase in arrivals puts both cities at risk of a new wave of infections
18 Mar 2020 - 11:52PM

Coronavirus outbreak

Hong Kong, Singapore seen as safe harbours as global virus cases rise

An influx of people seeking treatment and testing are heading to the cities, which are renowned for their health care standards, but experts say this risks starting a new wave of infections.

18 Mar 2020 - 11:52PM
Opinion | Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan: the real Covid-19 world leaders

Governments across Europe and North America have showed an almost callous disregard for the health of their citizens and the world, says PN Balji.

19 Mar 2020 - 3:46PM
Explainer | What is herd immunity? And can it stop the coronavirus?

Last week, it was seemingly part of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s outbreak mitigation strategy. Then the likely death toll was revealed.

18 Mar 2020 - 4:05PM

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