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Coronavirus
Vietnam’s Coronavirus Struggle: Managing the Economic Impact
By Thoi Nguyen
Despite initial notable steps, until the government can fully contain the outbreak, it will be difficult to achieve economic growth targets set out previously.
US General: ‘Fairly Certain’ North Korea Has COVID-19 Cases
By Ankit Panda
North Korea has yet to confirm any cases within its borders.
Malaysia on New Coronavirus Lockdown After Sharp Case Spike
By Associated Press
Malaysia announced a lockdown on the country starting Wednesday after a sharp spike in the number of virus cases.
Virus Toll in Iran Climbs as Lockdowns Deepen Across Middle East
By Associated Press
Iran’s coronavirus crisis continues to worsen.
In Role Reversal, Asia Seeks to Stop Virus From Coming In
By Associated Press
As COVID-19 outbreaks spread to the rest of the world, Asia looks to manage its borders.
COVID-19: A Major Global Geopolitical Shock
By Ankit Panda
Is this a once-in-a-100-years global shock?
Philippine President Imposes Travel Limits, Quarantines
By Associated Press
The Philippines reacts with travel limits as a pandemic spreads.
Northeast India Sealed off Amid Rising Coronavirus Pandemic
By StoriesAsia
Northeast India is taking precautions as the World Health Organization declares COVID-19 a global pandemic.
Holi Festival Subdued in India Over Coronavirus Concerns
By Associated Press
The Hindu festival coincides with widespread concern about the rapid spread of the coronavirus disease, or COVID-19.
India Evacuates Citizens, Others From China, Iran Amid COVID-19
By Ankit Panda
India has retrieved more than 800 of its citizens from overseas amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Nepal Takes Steps to Prepare for COVID-19
By Brabim Karki
Anxieties about the COVID-19 epidemic in Asia are high in Nepal.
‘This Is Not a Drill’: COVID-19’s Economic Fallout
By Ankit Panda
Making sense of COVID-19 and the specter of a global economic crisis.