Asia Pacific News

Coronavirus pandemic27 Mar 2020 13:16 GMT

The death toll in Italy rose to 7,503, with 74,386 infections, as Spain's death toll surpassed China's.

AJ Impact27 Mar 2020 10:59 GMT

Analysts warn economic headwinds lie ahead as coronavirus continues to spread worldwide, keeping oil prices depressed.

Coronavirus pandemic27 Mar 2020 07:49 GMT

Phone call between two leaders comes after Beijing and Washington trade blame over pandemic.

AJ Impact27 Mar 2020 07:05 GMT

Airlines globally are seeking grants and loans from policymakers as travel demand plunges due to the virus outbreak.

AJ Impact27 Mar 2020 03:47 GMT

The coronavirus outbreak forced Chinese industrial firms to close for months, affecting profits, prices and output.

AJ Impact27 Mar 2020 03:31 GMT

Markets in Asia open higher after stocks in the US rallied following Senate approval of a $2-trillion stimulus bill.

Asia Pacific27 Mar 2020 00:51 GMT

The generation that grew up in a democratic Taiwan are determined to promote and defend the island's freedoms.

Europe26 Mar 2020 22:56 GMT

Chinese billionaire has sent essential supplies to African countries and the US, and plans to help Latin America.

Coronavirus pandemic26 Mar 2020 22:28 GMT

US reports more than 82,400 COVID-19 cases as Italy's death toll surges past 8,000.

Asia Pacific26 Mar 2020 18:19 GMT

Could COVID-19 change our lives forever? We ask experts in tech, economics, medicine and politics to weigh in.

AJ Impact26 Mar 2020 10:26 GMT

Singapore's economy shrank the most in a decade in the first three months of 2020, data show.

AJ Impact26 Mar 2020 08:04 GMT

In the midst of a nationwide lockdown, staff in Indian call centres and IT services are unprepared to work from home.

AJ Impact26 Mar 2020 06:04 GMT

The US Senate approved on Wednesday to pass a $2 trillion package that will help its economy weather the virus.