Singapore will move to the next phase of re-opening around the end of June and resume more activities if all goes well, the city-state’s Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong said in a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s health ministry confirms 344 fresh COVID-19 cases
Singapore's health ministry on Monday confirmed 344 more coronavirus cases, taking its tally of infections to 31,960. ( read original story ...)
Turkmenistan, Turkey lay emphasis on co-op in trade, humanitarian sectors
BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 25 By Jeila Aliyeva - Trend: Turkmenistan and Turkey attach great importance to bilateral cooperation in trade, economic and humanitarian spheres, Trend reports with reference to ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Israel Puts Onus on Fiscal Policy to Boost Recovery
The Bank of Israel is preparing to cede center stage to fiscal policy after leading the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Israel’s Netanyahu begins graft trial with ‘head held high’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at a Jerusalem courthouse on Sunday saying his head was "held high" as he began a long-delayed corruption trial. Wearing a suit and blue and white tie ... ( read original story ...)
Israel Economy Takes Historic Hit But Tops Expectation for Worse
Israel’s economy started 2020 with its worst quarter in at least 25 years, after a near total economic shutdown at home and abroad amid the coronavirus pandemic hammered private consumption. ( read original story ...)
BSTDB President: Azerbaijan has substantial buffers to mitigate COVID-19 impact on economy
By Trend Azerbaijan has substantial buffers to mitigate COVID-19 impact on economy, the Black Sea Trade and Development (BSTDB), BSTDB President Dmitry Pankin told Trend . Azerbaijan is facing an ... ( read original story ...)
Syria records 20 new coronavirus cases in largest single-day increase
Syria reported 20 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, the largest single-day increase to date, the health ministry said. © Reuters/Khalil Ashawi FI ... ( read original story ...)
Eid al-Fitr in Iraq: Some worshippers defying government lockdown
Forced to forego ancient traditions this Eid, Iraqis use technology to mark the religious holiday, overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: South Korea to require masks on transit, flights
South Koreans will be required to wear masks when using public transportation and taxis nationwide starting Tuesday as health authorities look for more ways to slow the spread of the coronavirus as ... ( read original story ...)