HOT NEWS
- The IMF forecasted that the global economy will shrink by 3 percent as countries around the globe shut down their economies to contain the spread of the virus.
Source: KBS World Radio
- Trump made an announcement to defund WHO temporarily while the administration is investigating WHO for allegedly covering up and mismanaging the virus.
Source: South China Morning Post
- Two South Korean firms shipped their coronavirus medical kits that are worth $8.2 million to the US upon the request and approval from the US FDA Administration.
Source: KBS World Radio
WORLD
- Former President Barack Obama endorsed his former Vice President Joe Biden to become the next president, complimenting his competency while serving in the White House.
Source: CNA
- Saudi Arabian Minister said the global crude oil production will be cut by 20 million barrels per day while the oil price remains $40 per barrel.
Source: Sputnik
- According to a Harvard study, the US may need to impose the social distancing measure until 2022 to prevent the hospital from being overwhelmed as the country enters its peak.
Source: CGTN
REGIONS
- ROK, under the strict safety guidelines, headed into a parliamentary election despite the fear of coronavirus, making it the first country to hold an election during a pandemic.
Source: The Straits Times
- PM Lee urged ASEAN member states to create a common guideline in balancing rational approaches for health and economic consideration on travel and trade restrictions.
Source: CNA
- DPRK resumed its military drills by launching a series of missiles both ground and jets which is the show of force on the celebration of the state anniversary in the North.
Source: The Independent
CAMBODIA
- Cambodia saw a 24-percent increase in exports accounting for more than $3.6 billion worth of goods despite the local and global economic struggles during the pandemic.
Source: The Phnom Penh Post
- The WHO warned Cambodian government of the potential large-scale outbreak in the country, advising the government to prepare necessary protective equipment and supplies.
Source: VOA Cambodia
- The MoEYS encouraged private academic institutes to do distance learning programmes while raising the possibility of hosting an electronic exam for grade 9 and 12.
Source:The Phnom Penh Post
