Gabe Ervin quietly goes about his business. That business is being one of the more talented and productive running backs in the not only the state of Georgia but the entire 2021 class. Today, the …
Coronavirus data used in decision to reopen Georgia flawed
Data on coronavirus infections that was a key driver in Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s aggressive push to reopen the state was flawed and may have distorted perceptions of progress against the virus …
UPDATE: Georgia jobless rate rockets to record 11.9% as layoffs mount
Georgia’s unemployment rate reached an all-time high of 11.9% in April, and the flood of jobless claims unleashed by the coronavirus has continued in May, the Department of Labor said Thursday. The …
Commentary: Malaysia succeeded in suppressing COVID-19 but here comes the harder part
Malaysia has been emboldened by its recent success in suppressing the spread of COVID-19 and can take heart from its increasingly sophisticated health interventions. It has begun easing movement …
South Korea deserves ‘enormous amount of credit’ for its handling of coronavirus crisis, says Jim O’Neill
South Korea’s strategies for dealing with the virus are now being copied by other nations, including the United Kingdom, says Jim O’ Neill, former Goldman Sachs chief economist.
Thailand Stock Market’s Valuation Vaults to Record in Pandemic
Thailand’s bear-market stock rally may stall after a series of earnings estimate downgrades helped push valuations to their most-expensive on record.
Thailand’s central bank cuts policy rate by 25 bps to record low
Thailand’s central bank cut its key interest rate for the third time this year to a new low on Wednesday, as expected, as the coronavirus pandemic slows business activity in Southeast Asia’s …
Responsible Tourism: Behind The Scenes With An Elephant Veterinarian In Thailand
Dr. Nissa Mututanont, Head Elephant Veterinarian at the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF) and the Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, shares the ins and outs of …
Vietnam Premier Sees Slower Growth From Virus Fallout
Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc says he’s expecting economic growth to slow this year, despite successful moves to contain the coronavirus outbreak. He speaks with Bloomberg’s John Boudreau in …
China is using covid-19 to throttle Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement
It’s just the latest example of how the Chinese Communist Party is using covid-19 as a pretext to throttle Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement. The city’s puppet government h …