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Global banks increase pressure on Hong Kong to ease strict Covid-19 restrictions
A survey found almost 50% of major international banks and asset managers are looking to move staff or functions out of the city
October 25, 2021
Covid-19
China expects new Covid outbreak to worsen in coming days
The current outbreak in China is caused by the delta variant from overseas
October 24, 2021
Covid-19
Singapore to restrict workplace access for unvaccinated people
Those who haven’t taken the shots must test negative daily before they are granted access
October 23, 2021
Investing ideas
RHB upbeat on reopening theme picks for Singapore despite Covid-19 fallout risks
Jaiswal has taken a liking to banks as well as the consumer, healthcare, industrial, telecom and transport sectors
October 22, 2021
Covid-19
Pandemic resurgence slows recovery in Asia
IMF has downgraded its growth projection for the Asia and Pacific region by more than 1% to 6.5% compared to the April forecasts.
October 21, 2021
Covid-19
Pfizer/BioNTech booster shot restores full Covid protection
"Booster vaccinations could play an important role in sustaining pandemic containment and a return to normalcy."
October 21, 2021
Travel
Renowned photographer Zung Heng shares his experience of life and Covid-19 in Central America
Renowned photographer Zung Heng shares his experience of life and Covid-19 in Central America
October 20, 2021
Covid-19
Clearing the path to vaccinating the world
The longer the pandemic goes on, the greater its costs and risks. This is about self-interest as much as benevolence.
October 18, 2021
Global Economy
How supply chains broke, sparking global shortages
Delays are more than just a headache for importers waiting for their goods. They sap capacity, which keeps rates up.
October 17, 2021
Covid-19
Thailand ends quarantine for some visitors to rescue tourism
Air travellers from the US, UK, China, Germany and Singapore will be exempted from quarantine on arrival starting Nov 1
October 14, 2021