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2020 Coronavirus
Can India Keep up With COVID-19?
By Angel L. Martínez Cantera
Poor infrastructure and a low testing rate for coronavirus threaten the world's most densely populated region.
Olympic Flame Lands in Japan as Doubts Grow Over Tokyo Games
By Associated Press
Even if the Olympics and Paralympics don't start as scheduled, the burning flame could be used as a symbol and a rallying point for the Japanese public.
Indonesia Halts Islamic Assembly, Quarantining 9,000 People
By Associated Press
President Joko Widodo has called for all mass gatherings to be canceled, but such orders could be hard to enforce in the sprawling archipelago.
Tokyo 2020: Avoiding Panic or Saving Face?
By Layne Vandenberg
Are the IOC and the Japanese government hesitant to cancel the Summer Olympic Games because they want to quell public fear -- or avoid embarrassment?
Virtually There: Visit These Indian Museums Online During the Global Lockdown
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Here are some suggestions on which Indian museums you can explore from the safety of home.
Asia’s Best Strategies Against Coronavirus: Track, Isolate, Communicate
By Ee Ming Toh and Elaine Kurtenback
For Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong, the experience of battling the 2003 SARS outbreak helped ensure residents took the risks of the new coronavirus seriously.
Thailand Enacts New Coronavirus Shutdowns to Stem Outbreak
By Associated Press
The moves include postponing the country's biggest holiday, shutting down schools, and closing bars.
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan Warns New Virus May Devastate Developing Nations
By Associated Press
"If it spreads, we will all have problems with our health facilities. We just don't have that capability. We just don't have the resources."
Pandemic Control: A New Area for ASEAN Defense Cooperation?
By Henrick Z. Tsjeng
ASEAN could modify military humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mechanisms to support regional healthcare systems in times of crisis.
As the Coronavirus Spreads, RIMPAC Planners Face Grim Facts
By Jon Letman
The world’s largest international maritime exercise is scheduled to take place this summer. For now, it’s still on.
COVID-19 Arrives in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
It was only a matter of time.
Nepal Cancels Spring Mountain Climbing Season Due to Virus
By Associated Press
Even before the closure, expedition operators in Nepal had said cancellations for the spring climbing season had been pouring in.