COVID-19 cases in Philippines reach 56,259 with 2,124 newly-reported cases

The number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines have surged to 56,259 after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 2,124 more infections.
122 children killed in Philippines drugs war: NGOs
At least 122 children have been killed in the Philippines' war on drugs -- often deliberately, two non-governmental organisations said Monday, urging the UN to take action.
Thailand to ease nightlife lockdown, allow some entry to foreigners
Thailand's nightlife will restart with some restrictions this week, the kingdom announced Monday, part of a return to normalcy as it prepares to welcome business travellers and medical tourists after a ban on foreign entry.
Fire, explosion fatalities in Vietnam down in 5 months
A total of 1,259 fires and explosions happened in Vietnam in the first five months of this year, killing 41 people and injuring 93 others.
Malaysian university moots robot graduation ceremonies to cut virus risk
A Malaysian university is considering using robots dressed in gowns and mortarboards to act as stand-ins at graduation ceremonies to prevent coronavirus infections -- but students have blown a fuse at the idea.
Thais seek sun and surf as officials re-open some beaches

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Vietnam reports more food poisoning deaths in 5 months
In the first five months of this year, 694 people in Vietnam suffered from food poisoning, of whom 15 died, according to the country's Preventive Health Department on Tuesday.