India's drug regulator on Friday approved a coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University for emergency use, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. ( read original story ...)
AstraZeneca COVID vaccine set to become first one approved in India – sources
India's drug regulator is set to approve on Friday a coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University for emergency use, three sources with knowledge of the matter said. ( read original story ...)
China OKs 1st homegrown vaccine as COVID-19 surges globally
BEIJING (AP) — China authorized its first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for general use Thursday, adding another shot that could see wide use in poorer countries as the virus surges back around ... ( read original story ...)
‘No need to panic,’ China official says of coronavirus variants
There is no sign new coronavirus variants will affect the immune impact of a vaccine that China has just authorised for public use, a disease control official was quoted as saying on Friday. ( read original story ...)
China December new home prices slow, private survey shows
Prices of new homes in China rose at a slower pace in December, with tightening policies continuing to cool the market, a private survey showed on Friday, but price growth in 2020 still topped the ... ( read original story ...)
Maldives to acquire AstraZeneca vaccine, says minister
The Maldives Ministry of Finance released a statement announcing that provisions of the Public Finance Regulation will be suspended in order to acquire the vaccine which is in hig ... ( read original story ...)
Oman Plans 2021 Borrowing as Low Oil Price, Virus Batter Economy
Oman’s government will in 2021 finance most of its budget shortfall by borrowing to plug a fiscal gap battered by a decline in oil prices and the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
More entrepreneurs to receive financial aid amid COVID-19
Azerbaijan continues to support entrepreneurs and small businesses to curb the economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic. Entrepreneurs and taxpayers will be provided with financial support in accordance ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal will graduate to middle income country by 2022: PM Oli
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that Nepal will graduate to the status of a middle income country within 2022 as per the development goals of the United Nations (UN). ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s newly appointed treasury minister reiterates structural reform aims in New Year’s message
Turkey's Treasury and Finance Minister Lütfi Elvan on Thursday said they maintain the determination to be a strong and competitive country in the post-pandemic period, Trend reports citing Daily Sabah ... ( read original story ...)