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25.05.2020 / 08:09

Asia Today: South Korea to require masks on transit, flights

BANGKOK – South Koreans will be required to wear masks when using public transportation and taxis nationwide starting Tuesday as health authorities look for more ways to slow the spread of the coronavirus as people increase their public activities.

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Indonesian choreographers provide digital stage for dancers

JAKARTA – Before the coronavirus pandemic arrived, 2020 seemed fated to be a great year for Siko Setyanto’s dance career: touring Germany and South Korea, performances in Indonesia, classes and more classes.

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Asian shares climb, Tokyo gains on hopes for reopening

TOKYO – Asian shares are mostly higher, with Tokyo stocks gaining on expectations that a pandemic state of emergency will be lifted for all of Japan.

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GM leans on lessons from Asia in reopening plan for North American plants

As Canada slowly begins to reopen, many companies are grappling with how to welcome their employees back to work safely amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Calls for three-day week with workers split into 'A' and 'B' teams

A split three-day week with workers split into "A teams" and "B teams" has been proposed as part of the economic recovery from the Covid-19 crisis.

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The Latest: South Korea has 25 new cases in small outbreaks

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

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Virus cases drop to zero in China but surge in Latin America

TOKYO – The coronavirus pandemic continued to drop in much of Asia on Saturday even as the outbreak surged in Latin America, as the world grappled with balancing the urge to restart economies with fears about health risks.

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Asia Today: 23 new cases in South Korea, zero in China

BANGKOK – South Korea on Saturday reported 23 fresh cases of the coronavirus, mostly from the densely populated Seoul area where authorities shut down thousands of nightclubs, bars and karaoke rooms in a desperate attempt to stem transmissions.

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Coronavirus: South Korea authorities looking at smartphone tech to check Covid-19

South Korea say it is reviewing the possible use of new smartphone technology from Apple, Google that automatically notifies users when they come close to people infected with the coronavirus

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series to be launched online: Expected specs, other details

Samsung is months from launching the new Galaxy Note flagship but the South Korean company is planning on launching the new smartphone through an online event. The company is planning to skip the physical event to launch its Galaxy Note 20 through an online event thanks to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

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The Latest: India reports largest single-day virus spike

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Samsung to sell smartphones through Facebook, asks retailers to set up biz page

With offline retail expected to get limited footfalls in the coming months, Samsung is pushing its offline retail partners to leverage social media platforms. The company has asked offline retailers selling Samsung phones to set up a business page on Facebook and sell smartphones from there.

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Korean football club given record fine over sex dolls in stands

A South Korean football club has been fined a record 100 million won (€74,000) for using sex dolls to fill seats at a match held behind closed doors.

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Crush Releases New Song 'Mayday' Featuring Red Velvet's Joy: 'She's Got the Most Beautiful Voice'

Singer-songwriter Crush is back with a new single after releasing his last studio album, From Midnight to Sunrise, five months ago. The South Korean musician, who is known for being inspired by things in ordinary life such as the Han River at dawn or his pet dogs, focuses on the theme of "home" for his newest project, titled Homemade.

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Big Hit Entertainment Global CEO Lenzo Yoon Talks New Role, 'Localizing' In the U.S. & Growing Artist Roster

A decade into his tenure at Big Hit Entertainment, Lenzo Yoon is gearing up for some big moves -- both in the company and in his personal life.One of the biggest takeaways of last week's executive changeups at Big Hit Entertainment -- the South Korean label home to the record-breaking BTS, Tomorrow X Together and GFriend -- came in co-CEO Lenzo Yoon's expanding his role to Global CEO and soon leading from the United States.

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Asia stocks edge up in early trading; Dollar rises

Shares in Japan, South Korea and Australia edged up, with gains shallower than overnight in the Wall Street session

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20.05.2020 / 21:29

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South Korea has the best prepared health services to handle the COVID-19 outbreak: Poll

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected at least 188 countries across the world barring a handful. Having robust health services became critical, although contact tracing, lockdown measures, and timely treatment were some of the common strategies adopted.

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‘New normal’ anything but as countries continue to slowly reopen amid coronavirus

Hundreds of thousands of high school seniors in South Korea had their temperature checked and rubbed their hands with sanitizer as they returned to school Wednesday, many for the first time since late last year after their new term was repeatedly pushed back by the coronavirus pandemic.

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FC Seoul faces sanctions after putting sex dolls in seats

SEOUL – A South Korean soccer club is facing penalties, including expulsion from its own stadium, for putting sex dolls in empty seats during a match last weekend.

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Asian shares mixed as virus worries counter recovery hopes

TOKYO – Asian shares were mixed Wednesday as market players waffled between hopes for recovery as economies gradually reopen and worries over the havoc wreaked by the pandemic.

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Brazil records highest number of virus deaths in a day

Brazil has recorded its highest number of coronavirus deaths in a day as Latin America began to feel the full force of the pandemic, while the World Health Organization agreed to investigate its response to the crisis.

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'New normal' anything but as countries continue to reopen

BANGKOK – Hundreds of thousands of high school seniors in South Korea had their temperature checked and rubbed their hands with sanitizer as they returned to school Wednesday, many for the first time since late last year after their new term was repeatedly pushed back by the coronavirus pandemic.

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South Koreans return to school amid virus outbreak

SEOUL – South Korean students began returning to schools Wednesday as their country prepares for a new normal amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Asia Today: S Korean students return to class; 32 new cases

SEOUL – South Korean students began returning to classes Wednesday even as the country counted another 32 new coronavirus cases.

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Stocks in Asia trade mixed; Treasuries hold gains

Japanese shares fluctuated at the open, while equities in South Korea and Australia dipped.

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WHA passes pandemic probe resolution; Korea clarifies reinfection reports

The World Health Assembly (WHA) approved a resolution today calling for an independent inquiry into the pandemic and the World Health Organization's (WHO's) role in responding to it, as South Korean researchers revealed that discharged patients who test positive for COVID-19 again don't appear to be contagious.

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Resolution seeking to establish origins of covid-19 passed at World Health Assembly

NEW DELHI : A resolution seeking to establish the origins of the novel coronavirus as well as initiate an “impartial, independent and comprehensive evaluation," of how the World Health Organisation handled the covid-19 crisis was passed by an overwhelming majority of countries at the World Health Assembly on Tuesday.

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India elected to WHO's decision making Executive Board, to be chair for 2020-21

NEW DELHI: India was elected to the World Health Organization’s decision making Executive Board on Tuesday, along with 10 other countries including Russia, the UK and South Korea, two people familiar with the matter said.

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BTS's management apologizes over bar visit during pandemic

SEOUL — The manager of South Korea’s popular boyband BTS has apologized on behalf of one of its members who went to a bar in April, contrary to government advice, just as the country is trying to contain a recent coronavirus outbreak around Seoul’s club scene.

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Coronavirus patients testing positive after recovery are not infectious

The findings, reported late Monday, are a positive sign for regions looking to open up as more patients recover from the pandemic that has sickened at least 4.8 million people

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BTS star Jungkook tests negative for Covid-19

BTS member Jungkook has tested negative for Covid-19 after visiting a restaurant and bar in an area of Seoul, South Korea hit by a new coronavirus outbreak.

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ASTRO's Cha Eunwoo, NCT’s Jaehyun pen apologies for Itaewon outing a day after Big Hit apologises for Jungkook

Several South Korean pop singers, including BTS singer Jungkook, have come under fire after reports revealed the pop idols were spotted in Itaewon a few weeks ago. JK along with ASTRO singer Cha Eunwoo, NCT member Jaehyun and SEVENTEEN‘s Mingyu were spotted enjoying a night out in the neighborhood of Itaewon, which became the hotspot for the recent resurgence of the coronavirus in South Korea. While Big Hit Entertainment, SM Entertainment, Fantagio and Pledis Entertainment issued statements on behalf of Jungkook, Jaehyun, Cha Eunwoo and Mingyu.

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Asian stocks up on hopes for vaccine and economies reopening

TOKYO – Asian shares rose Tuesday on optimism about a potential vaccine for the coronavirus after hopes for a U.S. economic recovery in the second half of the year sent Wall Street into a rebound.

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BTS singer Jungkook tested for coronavirus after visiting restaurant and bar with friends

BTS singer Jungkook has tested negative forcoronavirus after getting together with several K-Pop stars in Seoul, South Korea last month.The 22-year-old did not display any symptoms of COVID-19, yet was still voluntarily tested after visiting a restaurant and bar with friendsin late April.In a statement obtained by NME, BTS managementBig Hit Entertainment said Jungkook feels 'deeply regretful' for failing to socially distance himself.

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BTS singer Jungkook tests negative for coronavirus after visiting restaurant and bar with friends... and feels 'deeply regretful' for his actions

© Provided by Daily Mail Superstars: Jungkook is one of seven members who make up the wildly popular boy band BTS BTS singer Jungkook has tested negative for coronavirus after getting together with several K-Pop stars in Seoul, South Korea last month.

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Balding men could grow hair back in weeks thanks to 'miracle potion'

Bald blokes will no longer have to look like Dr Evil thanks to a "miracle potion".

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Opinion | Our youth may not shield us from high covid mortality

The data is sketchy but relative poverty seems a bigger predictor of death in India than age

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Kia Motors resumes operations at Anantapur manufacturing facility

New Delhi: Kia Motors India on Monday said it has resumed production at its Anantapur-based plant after putting in place a comprehensive regime of safety measures.

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This Morning's Holly and Phil in stitches after Judge Rinder makes saucy sex doll joke

This Morning's Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield erupted into fits of laughter live on Monday's episode.

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BTS’ Jungkook tests negative for coronavirus after visiting restaurant

"The artist himself is currently feeling deeply regretful for not having faithfully contributed to the entire society’s social distancing efforts."

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FC Seoul apologise after using sex dolls to replace fans in empty stadium match

Sex dolls were inadvertently used as replacements for FC Seoul supporters over the weekend in South Korea.

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BTS leader RM dined at a restaurant in South Korea's Gapyeong & gave the owners a memory to cherish forever

BTS has been spending downtime in South Korea after their Map of the Soul tour concerts were cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Although the Bangtan Boys have been spending time together, working on new music and hosting VLives to stay in touch with the ARMY, they are also using the period to indulge in activities that wouldn't have been possible if they were touring. For example, RM stepped out to enjoy a meal at a restaurant in South Korea's Gapyeong.

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BTS’ Jungkook and NCT 127’s Jaehyun test negative for coronavirus after visiting Itaewon restaurant

Big Hit Entertainment has shared that Jungkook has been tested for coronavirus after visiting a restaurant and a bar in Itaewon.

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Korean soccer club apologizes for putting sex dolls in seats

SEOUL – A South Korean professional soccer club has apologized after being accused of putting sex dolls in empty seats during a match Sunday in Seoul.

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India backs other nations in questioning WHO on Covid-19 response

NEW DELHI: Ahead of its election as the chair of the World Health Organization’s decision-making Executive Board at its session early next week, India has joined a group of countries to seek an “impartial, independent and comprehensive evaluation" into the WHO’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: New Orleans restaurants, shops reopen as Shanghai restarts classes

China’s commercial hub of Shanghai announced the restart of classes for younger students amid falling coronavirus cases, while New Orleans’s famed restaurants were allowed to reopen with a limited number of diners.

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Shanghai to restart classes as New Orleans diners return

NEW ORLEANS – China's commercial hub of Shanghai announced the restart of classes for younger students amid falling virus cases, while New Orleans's famed restaurants were allowed to reopen with a limited number of diners.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0