Russia has reported more than 11,000 new coronavirus cases Monday while India reported 4,213 new cases in the last 24 hours; both are record daily rises. ( read original story ...)
India’s Migrant Laborers Begin Heading Home as Coronavirus Lockdown Eases
Millions are struggling with whether to stay put in crowded cities or return to their home villages, a question that could determine both how quickly the country’s economy recovers and how widely the ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: India’s trains get ready to roll again
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 ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: more new cases in China as parts of Europe ease restrictions
Boris Johnson’s plans for UK labelled vague and divisive; China records new cases in Wuhan and Shulan; New Zealand to move to level 2 restrictions ... ( read original story ...)
China Is Defensive. The U.S. Is Absent. Can the Rest of the World Fill the Void?
Smaller countries like Australia are trying to build a new kind of alliance, by first investigating what went wrong in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
China’s auto market just snapped a 21-month sales slump. But car sales are still dire
Vehicle sales in China grew last month for the first time in nearly two years, providing some much-needed relief for the world's biggest market, driven by an increase in commercial vehicles sales. But ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Wuhan reports first coronavirus cluster since lifting of lockdown
Wuhan, the original epicentre of the new coronavirus outbreak in China, reported on Monday its first cluster of infections since a lockdown on the central Chinese city was lifted a month ago, stoking ... ( read original story ...)
Knight Frank discusses pandemic impact on Hong Kong’s property market
Martin Wong of Knight Frank discusses the outlook for Hong Kong's office and residential property market given the economic impact from the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Leader Vows Education Overhaul After Protests
Beijing leader on Monday vowed to overhaul the city's education system, arguing its liberal studies curriculum helped fuel last year's violent pro-democracy protests. Chief Executive Carrie Lam ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong jumps nearly 2% as hopes rise on economies reopening
Investors continue to watch for developments on the coronavirus front amid hopes of global economies reopening as social distancing measures are eased. ( read original story ...)