The Philippines and Japan on Tuesday inked a JP¥50-billion (roughly P23 billion) loan agreement to support the government’s immediate budgetary needs for post-disaster response upon the declaration of ... ( read original story ...)
3,544 new cases bring Philippines’ COVID-19 tally to 269,407
The Philippines’ coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caseload increased to 269,407 on Tuesday after the Department of Health (DOH) announced 3,544 new infections, marking the eighth consecutive day in ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports 3,544 novel coronavirus cases, 34 more deaths
The Philippines' health ministry on Tuesday confirmed 3,544 additional novel coronavirus infections and 34 more deaths. In a bulletin, the ministry said total infections had increased to 269,407, the ... ( read original story ...)
2 passengers forced off planes in Japan this month for not wearing masks
Tokyo (CNN) — Two passengers on separate flights were forced to disembark from flights in Japan this month after refusing to wear masks while on board. One incident occurred Saturday and involved a ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s how Bank of Japan’s ETF purchases affect stock market returns: Jefferies
Companies where the Bank of Japan accounts for the highest daily trading value have outperformed the markets significantly, says Shrikant Kale at Jefferies. Got a confidential news tip? We want to ... ( read original story ...)
Onion prices spike in Bangladesh after India bans exports
DHAKA/MUMBAI, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Onion prices in Bangladesh jumped by more than 50% on Tuesday, following a ban on exports by largest supplier India after its crop was damaged and harvesting delayed ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh reports 1,724 new COVID-19 cases, 43 more deaths
(Xinhua) -- Bangladesh reported 1,724 new COVID-19 cases and 43 new deaths on Tuesday, making the tally at 341,056 and death toll at 4,802, according to the Directorate General of Health Services ... ( read original story ...)
11,000 tons of onions to enter Bangladesh from 5 countries
Traders initiated the process of importing onions from alternative countries well ahead of the ban on onion exports slapped by India. So far, the traders have taken permission fro ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh counts 1,724 virus cases in a day, death toll tops 4,800
Bangladesh has recorded 1,724 new cases of the coronavirus in a daily count, taking the tally of infections to 341,056. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh elected as executive member of 3 UN bodies
Dhaka becomes member of the executive board of the UNDP, UNFPA, and UNOPS securing highest votes at the ECOSOC Bangladesh has been elected as a member of the executive board of the United Nations ... ( read original story ...)