(Bloomberg) -- Lockdowns and other public-health measures may have prevented about a half-billion coronavirus infections in six countries, including China and the U.S., according to the first ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Multi-Sectoral Response Plan to COVID-19 (May – October 2020)
English Appeal on Indonesia about Agriculture, Coordination, Aged Persons, Children, Epidemic and more; published on 08 Jun 2020 by OCHA ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong govt to lead $5 billion rescue package for Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd announced on Tuesday a recapitalisation plan worth HK$39 billion ($5.03 billion) led by the Hong Kong government to help it weather the coronavirus pandemic. The government ... ( read original story ...)
The Saudi-Russia oil price war was a ‘very big mistake,’ Qatar energy minister says
The call to open the taps on oil production pulled the floor from under the market as Saudi Arabia slashed its selling prices and increased production after Russia refused to join its plan to further ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: 4,475 passengers, mostly Egyptians, to leave Kuwait today
Move is part of effort by government to repatriate residents stranded due to COVID-19 Abu Dhabi: Today, Kuwait International Airport will witness the departure of 4,475 passengers, the majority of ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait airport comes back to life with departure of 4,475 expats
KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait International Airport came back to life with departure of 4475 passengers on 22 flights, majority of whom were of Egyptian nationality. Informed sources stated that this number of ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai’s Economy Starting to Heal, Still ‘Long Way From Recovery’
A gauge of business conditions in Dubai bounced back to the highest since the coronavirus pandemic dragged the economy into a downturn, even as weak demand still stands in the way of a recovery. ( read original story ...)
Dubai’s jobless rate sees a drop in May, new orders too show some gains
Thanks to a relaxation of lockdown measures, output and new orders declined at a slower rate, while unemployment had the smallest drop in three months. "The latest survey data suggested economic ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea expected to shut down all communications with the South
Since 2018, the two countries have conducted two phone calls each day on 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. local time. ( read original story ...)
How Malaysia’s Gain Secure stood tall amid Covid-19
Walter Wong, executive director of Gain Secure and former Microsoft employee, talks up how his business is coping during Malaysia’s lockdown ... ( read original story ...)