Singapore logs biggest daily jump in cases
Southeast Asian city state Singapore has recorded its biggest daily increase yet in new coronavirus infections, officials announced on Wednesday.


India sees biggest jump in virus cases
A countrywide lockdown in India looks unlikely to be eased after authorities reported the biggest daily jump in coronavirus cases.


Alleged Aust pedophile in Cambodian court
The Cambodian accusers of an alleged Australian pedophile have failed to appear in court, bolstering his defence, his lawyer says.


North Korea virus testing, but 'no cases'
A North Korean diplomat at the World Health Organisation's headquarters says the reclusive nation is testing for the coronavirus, but has no cases.


Cambodia embassy works to fly out Aussies
Australia is reportedly negotiating a special flight out of Cambodia, with those who fear being stranded urged to register ahead of the April 12 flight.


Biggest rise in Indonesia virus cases
Indonesia has reported 247 new virus cases on Tuesday with 12 more deaths.


India hesitant about ending lockdown
Indian leaders are unsure about ending a 21-day countrywide lockdown next week to ward off a coronavirus epidemic.


Virus hopes propel stocks, euro higher
Asian and European stocks have climbed higher over signs of progress against coronavirus and stimulus in major economies.


Philippines reports 14 new virus deaths
Philippines has reported 14 new coronavirus deaths and 104 new cases taking the total case tally to 3,764.


SKorea records 47 new virus cases
South Korea has reported 47 new cases for the second straight day, indicating a clear downward trend in infections.


India allows exports of anti-malaria drug
India has agreed to allow some exports of anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine to US and other countries.


Thailand reports death, 38 new virus cases
Thailand has reported 38 new coronavirus cases, taking its total tally to 2258 infections.


Aust missionary fraud verdict delayed
A judge in Cambodia says he needs more time before handing down a verdict in the criminal fraud case of Australian missionary Martin Chan.


China reports no virus deaths in past day
China is reporting no new deaths from the coronavirus over the past 24 hours, with numbers of daily new deaths hovering in the single digits for weeks.