A novel coronavirus outbreak that began in the Vietnamese city of Danang more than a week ago has spread to at least four city factories with a combined workforce of about 3,700, state media reported ... ( read original story ...)
UOB launches digital bank TMRW in Indonesia
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) - United Overseas Bank (UOB) on Monday (Aug 3) launched its digital bank TMRW in Indonesia.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia 2Q GDP seen shrinking 4.61% on-yr, weakest since 1999
Indonesia's economy likely posted the biggest contraction in more than two decades in the second quarter, as measures taken to combat the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic hit most sectors, a Reuters poll ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia allows oil and gas investors to pick their own contract options
Indonesia announced over the weekend that it had made revisions to a 2017 law that will give oil and gas investors more flexibility when choosing their contract options for exploration. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: BHEL grapples with uncertainty over returning to normal business operations
Meanwhile, India's COVID-19 tally has crossed the 18-lakh mark and the death toll has climbed to 38,135, official data showed on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: researchers from Hong Kong, Macau hope to start clinical trials of vaccine in months
The team has developed a vaccine which stops a key part of the infection process by preventing the coronavirus from attaching to human cells. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports 80 new coronavirus cases, slight drop from previous highs
Hong Kong reported 80 new coronavirus cases on Monday, dropping below 100 infections for the first time in 12 days, as a team of Chinese officials began preparations for widespread testing in the ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 cases in Maldives cross 4,000 amid resurgence
(Xinhua) -- The number of COVID-19 cases in Maldives has crossed 4,000 after recording the highest daily rise in cases amid a resurgence of the virus, local media reported here Monday. As many as 215 ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus has officially reopened – and is now welcoming UK travellers
After months of lockdown, Cyprus has reopened its borders – but only travellers from certain countries are currently being let in. There’s also a twist to lure back visitors: if you test positive for ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Qatar reports 215 new Covid-19 cases
The Qatar health ministry on Monday reported 215 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 223 recoveries. No new deaths were reported. This takes the total number of recoveries in the country ... ( read original story ...)