For example, Syria’s blood bank is controlled by its defense ministry, which cannot procure blood because it is heavily sanctioned — so the WHO supplies it directly. That same ... ( read original story ...)
China Pledges to Support Small-Business Lending
Chinese authorities said they would step up loan subsidies for the country’s virus-hit small-business owners, as Beijing moves to revive the world’s second-largest economy. ( read original story ...)
Trump appears to equate Chinatown with China
She wanted everyone to pack into Chinatown long after I closed the BORDER TO CHINA," the president wrote of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. ( read original story ...)
Macau casinos still ruled by mass but VIP baccarat makes Q1 gains
Macau casinos may have welcomed far fewer visitors in the first quarter of 2020 but mass market gaming revenue still managed to outpace its flashier VIP cousin. Figures released Thursday by Macau’s ... ( read original story ...)
Mass still made more than half Macau GGR in 1Q: govt
The Macau government issued on Thursday data regarding the first-quarter market split between revenue from VIP baccarat, mass-market table games, and electronic games. The Gaming Inspection and ... ( read original story ...)
With fewer new coronavirus cases, Hong Kong lawmaker says he hopes shutdown will end
Hong Kong reported four new coronavirus cases on Wednesday — the fourth consecutive day of single-digit growth in cases, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. ( read original story ...)
Man admits to hurling petrol bombs outside two Hong Kong police stations, pleads guilty to raft of offences, including drug possession
Defence lawyer says client, who is jobless, has struggled with psychiatric problems for years and has been receiving treatment Prosecutors say outside court there was no evidence to show his offences ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong expects 1/4 of retail stores to close by end-2020: HKRMA
The Hong Kong Retail Management Association (HKRMA) said on Thursday that about 25% of retail stores in the Asian financial hub were expected to close by end of the year despite fresh government ... ( read original story ...)
President of Taiwan: How My Country Prevented a Major Outbreak of COVID-19
We have found ways to persevere through difficult times together as a nation, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no different. Despite the virus’s highly infectious nature and our proximity to its source, ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Coronavirus found in Maldives capital
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause ... ( read original story ...)