Japan's factory activity expanded at a faster pace in March, as an uptick in orders pushed up output levels, with firms seeing demand recover further from the pain of the coronavirus pandemic at home ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh govt bans entry from Europe, 12 countries
Bangladesh government has imposed a ban on the passengers from Europe, except UK, and 12 others countries to enter the country as coronavirus situation is worsening here. The countries are- Argentina, ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s chance to revive their dormant one-day cricket
They have played just five ODIs since the 2019 World Cup but the series in South Africa may offer a glimpse at the future ... ( read original story ...)
India Fights Virus Surge, Steps up Jabs Amid Export Row
India is accelerating its vaccination drive by opening it up for everyone above 45 years just as cases spike sharply after several months. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus update: India is facing a ‘severe, intensive’ second wave
By the middle of February, health workers at an expansive hospital in western India were beginning to believe that the coronavirus pandemic's deadly surge was rapidly easing. There were only 28 ... ( read original story ...)
India’s annual electricity use down first time in at least 35 years
India's annual electricity use fell for the first time in at least 35 years during the fiscal year to end-March 2021, a Reuters analysis of government data showed, mainly due to intense lockdowns to ... ( read original story ...)
With Over 72K Coronavirus Cases, India Records Highest One-day Spike in COVID Infections Since October
India on Thursday reported a total of 72,330 new Coronavirus cases and 459 deaths in the last 24 hours. Notably, this is the highest number of infections reported in the country in 2021. The new ... ( read original story ...)
Western brands caught between US and China over human rights
Western companies are being forced to choose between supporting human rights and profits from China, caught up in a battle the US and its allies are waging with Beijing over its persecution of Uyghur ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Philippines officials discuss Chinese activities in South China Sea
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The national security advisers for the United States and the Philippines discussed their shared concerns over Chinese activities in the South China Sea in a call on Wednesday, ... ( read original story ...)
China’s March factory activity growth lowest in almost a year: Caixin PMI
China's factory activity in March expanded at the slowest pace in almost a year on softer overall domestic demand, but underlying economic conditions remained positive even as input and output ... ( read original story ...)