Australia’s central bank cuts rates to shake off virus fears
SYDNEY – Australia‘s central bank has cut interest rates to record lows in what is expected to be the first in a spate of policy stimulus around the world to fight…
Australia to use biosecurity law to restrict movements of coronavirus patients
SYDNEY – Australia will use a little-known biosecurity law to restrict the movements of people suspected of having coronavirus, its attorney-general says. Australia on Monday confirmed the first community transmission of coronavirus after…
Vietnam Airlines to suspend flights to S.Korea over coronavirus
HANOI – Vietnam Airlines says it will suspend its flights to destinations in South Korea from March 5 over coronavirus concerns. In the largest outbreak outside China, South Korea has had 26…
Vietnam to suspend visa-free travel for Italians over coronavirus concerns
HANOI – Vietnam will temporarily suspend visa-free travel for Italians from Tuesday due to concerns about the coronavirus, the government said. “The government of Vietnam has decided to temporarily suspend visa exemption for citizens…
UK should not allow Assange’s extradition on “political” charges, lawyer says
LONDON – Britain should not send Julian Assange to the United States to face spying charges because a treaty between the two countries bans extradition for political offences, his lawyer…
Australia to close schools, cancel sports in event of coronavirus outbreak
SYDNEY – Australia will close schools and cancel sporting events in the event of an uncontained coronavirus outbreak, Minister for Health Greg Hunt says, as the government accelerates plans to…
Vietnam bars tourists from virus-hit parts of South Korea
HANOI/NHA TRANG – Vietnam has banned tourists from coronavirus-hit areas of South Korea, a blow to a tourism industry already reeling from a collapse in Chinese visitor numbers. The government said in…
All 16 of Vietnam’s coronavirus sufferers cured
HANOI – All 16 people in Vietnam infected with a new coronavirus have been cured, the health ministry said, adding that no new cases have been recorded since February 13.…
Australia spy chief warns of “unprecedented” foreign espionage threat
SYDNEY – Australia is under an “unprecedented” threat of foreign espionage and interference, one of the country’s most senior spy chiefs said in a rare speech, citing the case of…
Vietnam reports supply chain issues from virus, says may hit Samsung output
HANOI- Vietnam‘s manufacturing sector is suffering supply chain problems caused by the coronavirus epidemic, which may delay production of Samsung Electronics’ new phones, the Ministry of Industry and Trade told Reuters.…
