Asian leaders determined to fight pandemic
TOKYO – Financial leaders from China, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia vowed to redouble their efforts to help the region recover economically from the novel coronavirus and to defend a multilateral system of trade and investment. “We will remain … Continue reading Asian leaders determined to fight pandemic
COVID-19 slows down in 107 countries
NEW YORK/GENEVA/TOKYO — The spread of the novel coronavirus appears to be slowing, with the number of daily new infections either staying the same or decreasing in 107 countries and regions. The decrease, as measured by the number of new … Continue reading COVID-19 slows down in 107 countries
Covid-19: China seeks French cooperation
Paris – China has asked France to cooperate on developing a coronavirus vaccine and defending global multilateralism, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday after meeting President Emmanuel Macron. Macron told reporters after the meeting that France will not … Continue reading Covid-19: China seeks French cooperation
Coronavirus: Chinese plan joint trials with Russia
Beijing – Chinese scientists have offered to carry out joint vaccine trials with their Russian counterparts in what could be seen as a vote of confidence following Moscow’s decision to rush through approval for a Covid-19 vaccine. The plan was announced … Continue reading Coronavirus: Chinese plan joint trials with Russia
Covid-19 Health Check List for Airlines
Montreal – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released an airline self-assessment health checklist to support the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Take-off: Guidance for Air Travel through the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis. The Take-off guidance is the global standard framework of … Continue reading Covid-19 Health Check List for Airlines