Japan has seen some 90 cases of a new Covid-19 strain, while Singapore has launched a coronavirus-secure hotel and meeting complex for business travellers. ( read original story ...)
Janssen starts COVID-19 vaccine trial in Philippines
Janssen has already started the clinical trial proper, which covers patient screening, recruitment and vaccination,” DOST Undersecretary Rowena Guevara said in a briefing. ( read original story ...)
Amazon faces allegations of unfair business practices in India
Allegations of business practices that seem to go against the letter and spirit of India’s foreign investment rules have been made against e-commerce giant Amazon. ( read original story ...)
Philippines set to take rare, top spot for IPOs in Southeast Asia
A clutch of Philippine firms, including newly launched real estate investment trusts (REITs), could make the country Southeast Asia's biggest IPO market this year, driven by attractive valuations and ... ( read original story ...)
Engineers India in consortium with Oil India to bid for acquiring BPCLs stake in Numaligarh Refinery
Engineers India (EIL) in consortium with Oil India has decided to bid for acquiring 61.65% stake of Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) in Numaligarh Refinery (NRL) with EIL taking the minority stake ... ( read original story ...)
Japan January factory output to rise for first time in three months: Reuters poll
Japan's industrial production likely grew for the first time in three months in January as manufacturing activity picked up globally, a Reuters poll found on Friday, offering a glimmer of hope for an ... ( read original story ...)
Board of Engineers India approves proposed acquisition of stake in Numaligarh Refinery
The Board of Engineers India (EIL) at its meeting held on 18 February 2021 has approved submission of a bid by EIL (minority stake), in consortium with Oil India (OIL) (i.e., the lead member) (and if ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finds More Than 90 Cases of New COVID-19 Virus Variant
Japanese health authorities have found more than 90 cases of a new variant of the COVID-19 virus, the government's chief spokesman said on Friday. The mutant variant, known as E484K, has been found in ... ( read original story ...)
Rugby: Japan’s Top League aims to go out on a high
Japan's Top League will look to put a year lost to the COVID-19 pandemic behind it on Saturday when play returns for the final season in the competition's current guise. Bolstered by the arrival of ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh terror outfit aided PFI members
The two members of Popular Front of India (PFI), who were arrested in Lucknow on Tuesday, were in contact with Bangladesh-based terror outfit Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen. Uttar Pradesh STF officials said ... ( read original story ...)