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Tamil Nadu sets up group to attract investors exiting China, other nations
State Chief Minister Palaniswami says industries from the US, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan are planning to shift operations to countries like India
 "Tamil Nadu sets up group to attract investors exiting China, other nations")
North Korean media silent on Kim Jong-Un as speculation on health grows
Kim Jong-un has been out of public view since he was last seen on April 11 chairing a major party meeting, reports Yonhap News Agency
 "North Korean media silent on Kim Jong-Un as speculation on health grows")
Investors flock to South Korea as wins in coronavirus battle earn reward
South Korea's confirmed cases of the virus have been kept to less than 11,000 so far, with 240 deaths
 "Investors flock to South Korea as wins in coronavirus battle earn reward")
Indian refiners export diesel to China as Beijing recovers from Covid-19
China is seeing a demand recovery in infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. Countries, like South Korea and Japan, have also placed quotes for importing petroleum products from India amid lockdown
 "Indian refiners export diesel to China as Beijing recovers from Covid-19")
No suspicious activity in North: South Korea amid Kim's poor health reports
Speculation about Kim's health was raised after he missed the celebration of his late grandfather and state founder Kim Il Sung on April 15
 "No suspicious activity in North: South Korea amid Kim's poor health reports")
Covid-19 factoid: South Korea stages a sharp recovery, Kerala does well too
While Michigan and New York have the highest fatality rate among states in the US, Kerala has brought things well under control
 "Covid-19 factoid: South Korea stages a sharp recovery, Kerala does well too")
WHO says looking into reports of some Covid patients testing positive again
The Geneva-based WHO, asked about the report from Seoul, told Reuters in a brief statement
 "WHO says looking into reports of some Covid patients testing positive again")
Openness and leadership
By allowing time for preparation by individuals, companies and local governments, the many issues with the lockdown could have been avoided
Covid-19 may hurt Samsung's profit in the memory chip business this quarter
Samsung only provides its estimates for its first-quarter revenue and operating profit on Tuesday, with details likely to be released later this month
 "Covid-19 may hurt Samsung's profit in the memory chip business this quarter")
South Korea's coronavirus hero showing the world how to fight an epidemic
The head of Korea's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has emerged as a role model for virus-fighters
 "South Korea's coronavirus hero showing the world how to fight an epidemic")
Nearly half of South Korean employees on bases to be furloughed: US
The State Department said the gap remained "large" and put the blame on South Korea
 "Nearly half of South Korean employees on bases to be furloughed: US")
North Korea fires 3 projectiles into sea, 2nd such test in a week: Report
South Korea said that launch appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles
 "North Korea fires 3 projectiles into sea, 2nd such test in a week: Report")
Explained: What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Argentina recorded Latin America's first death from the coronavirus. Bangladesh, Maldives, Bulgaria and Moldova reported their first cases.
 "Explained: What you need to know about the coronavirus right now")
South Korea's coronavirus cases climb above 7,000, death toll at 46
There are 7,041 cases in total including a new small cluster of cases reported on Saturday at an apartment complex in Daegu, where some members of the church live, the KCDC said.
 "South Korea's coronavirus cases climb above 7,000, death toll at 46")
Hotels refusing rooms to Italians, Koreans over coronavirus: Tour operators
Some tourists are being asked by hotels to undergo medical checks before checking in despite showing no symptoms of infection
 "Hotels refusing rooms to Italians, Koreans over coronavirus: Tour operators")
People travelling from Italy, S Korea must have '-ve' COVID-19 certificate
According to the advisory, the government has also suspended visa on arrival (VoA) issued on or before March 3 to Japanese and South Korean nationals who have not yet entered India.
 "People travelling from Italy, S Korea must have '-ve' COVID-19 certificate")
As Coronavirus cases spike in South Korea, thousands wait for hospital beds
Most cases were in and around Daegu, the country's fourth-largest city, where the flu-like virus has spread rapidly through members of a fringe Christian group
 "As Coronavirus cases spike in South Korea, thousands wait for hospital beds")
Kim Jong 'guided' long-range artillery drill, fired two missiles: KCNA
South Korea had said that North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles on Monday
 "Kim Jong 'guided' long-range artillery drill, fired two missiles: KCNA")
Coronavirus LIVE: Iran reports 11 new deaths, Ireland confirms first case
The new coronavirus has killed nearly 3,000 people and infected more than 86,000 in dozens of countries
 "Coronavirus LIVE: Iran reports 11 new deaths, Ireland confirms first case")
India's crude steel production drops 3.2% to 9.28 MT in Jan: Report
The country had produced 9.591 MT of crude steel during the corresponding month last year
 "India's crude steel production drops 3.2% to 9.28 MT in Jan: Report")
