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Coronavirus: Alarm over 'invasive' Kuwait and Bahrain contact-tracing apps

Kuwait and Bahrain's apps put users' privacy and security at risk, Amnesty International says.

Coronavirus: Beijing spike continues with 36 new cases

Beijing has recorded 36 new locally-transmitted coronavirus cases, amid fears of a second wave in the Chinese capital.

 

Coronavirus: France announces significant lifting of restrictions

President Emmanuel Macron proclaims that France has won its "first victory" against coronavirus.

One new imported COVID-19 case recorded on June 13

Vietnam reported one new imported COVID-19 case on June 13 evening, bringing the total number of infections nationwide to 334, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

Japanese TV reveals secrets behind Vietnam’s success in handling coronavirus

The quick establishment of a testing system and thorough quarantine measures are the main factors behind Vietnam’s success in containing COVID-19 community infections, 

Graffiti artworks on show in Hanoi villa depicts fight against COVID-19

A villa based in the Van Phu urban area in Ha Dong district of Hanoi has been transformed to feature a range of graffiti artworks designed to raise public awareness of the national efforts necessary to prevent the COVID-19 and bring it under control.

Vietnam firms suggested to focus on supply chain strategy for long-term resilience

Being among the first countries in the region to reopen its economy, Vietnam should take the advantage to build upon the foundations for proactive resilience, stated PwC Vietnam.

Coronavirus: China warns students over 'risks' of studying in Australia

China's education ministry issues an advisory, warning of "discriminatory incidents" in Australia.

Coronavirus: Brazil resumes publishing Covid-19 data after court ruling

Brazil has restored a website that lists the full data on Covid-19 in the country, just hours after it was ordered to do so by the Supreme Court.

 

Coronavirus: Lockdowns in Europe saved millions of lives

The researchers say the death toll would have been "huge" without a lockdown.

Coronavirus: How Covid-19 has changed the 'big fat Indian wedding'

Can simple intimate ceremonies be the new normal in a country obsessed with lavish weddings?

British pilot makes miraculous recovery

A 43-year-old British pilot named Stephen Cameron, also known as Vietnam's COVID-19 Patient No. 91, has made a miraculous recovery.

Coronavirus: Hundreds of Polish infections linked to mine

A single coal mine in southern Poland accounted for 38% of all new infections on Sunday.

Coronavirus: US-China virus row flares with senator's comments

Rick Scott tells the BBC, without evidence, China is trying to "slow down" vaccine development in the West.

Coronavirus: Paris returns to cafe life with new normal

Unrecognisable by its emptiness during lockdown, Paris rediscovers its raison d'être.

Coronavirus 'a devastating blow for world economy'

World Bank President David Malpass says billions of people will have their livelihoods affected.

Coronavirus: WHO advises to wear masks in public areas

The World Health Organization changes its guidance saying masks can help stop the spread of the virus.

Coronavirus: Far-right Rome protest turns briefly violent

A rally by extremists and football fans over the government's response ended in clashes with police.

Impressive costume designs revealed for Khanh Van at Miss Universe

A design contest to select a national costume for the Vietnamese representative to wear at the upcoming Miss Universe 2020 pageant is proving popular among members of the public and has attracted plenty of entries.