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Here are the latest developments in Asia related to the coronavirus pandemic: - Japan may declare emergency - The Japanese government may declare a state of emergency this week to contain the coronavirus outbreak, media reports said. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is reportedly set to make the declaration for parts of Japan including Tokyo, as the number of people infected with the virus continues to increase. The news pushed up Tokyo stocks, with investors seeing the move as positive for containing the outbreak, analysts said. - Singapore quarantines foreign workers - The city-state has put nearly 20,000 migrant workers under quarantine for two weeks after a growing number of coronavirus infections were detected in their dormitories. Authorities reported 120 new virus cases Sunday, the highest jump for the country in a single day, with many linked to foreign workers' dorms. Many workers from less affluent countries, particularly parts of South Asia, come to Singapore to work … [Read more...] about Asia virus latest: Japan may declare emergency, Singapore quarantines dorms

The homemade buns are quite large and bursting with cream cheese filling. Granted they are a little more pricey than other places, but you won’t be complaining after your first bite! But if you want to make sure to snag your bun, book ahead. They are very popular. … [Read more...] about Five places in Hanoi you can order cream cheese garlic bread while social distancing

In the maritime sector, the ministry said the number of vessels transporting goods entering and leaving ports had decreased by 15 per cent in recent months. As for passenger ships from other countries to Viet Nam, the number had fallen 30 per cent year-on-year, and was expected to fall further this month. … [Read more...] about Ministry asks Gov’t to cut tax for transport firms

Under the agreement, Vietnam will cut 65 percent of import tax on EU commodities right after the deal takes effect, while the rest will be erased over a 10-year period. Meanwhile, the EU will cut more than 70 percent of tariffs on Vietnam's commodities right after the deal takes effect, while the rest will be abolished in the seven subsequent years./. … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 6

The firing was widely condemned as a callous and unfair punishment of a respected officer who was looking out for the welfare of his crew when he implored his superiors to let him quickly vacate the ship after it docked in Guam. … [Read more...] about US navy captain fired for voicing virus concern tests positive: report