Coronavirus is reshaping the global economy
New York – It is now clear that COVID-19 has presented the global economy with an unprecedented challenge. In the United States and Europe, efforts to control the virus through lockdowns are likely to lead to the largest decline in economic … Continue reading Coronavirus is reshaping the global economy
Japan wrangling over business restrictions
TOKYO – A battle is brewing between a local governor trying to close down all businesses to contain COVID-19 and a central government hoping to minimize the economic impact. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike are wrangling … Continue reading Japan wrangling over business restrictions
Hong Kong: Travel Ban Until Further Notice
Hong Kong – Hong Kong is extending its travel ban for non-residents as it keeps up its efforts to contain COVID-19. This travel ban also extends the suspension of transit flights until further notice, which has been a devastating blow to its … Continue reading Hong Kong: Travel Ban Until Further Notice
ASIA: Travel restrictions, border shutdowns
Singapore – Countries around the world have taken drastic measures, including border closures, in an attempt to curb COVID-19. We have listed a number of Asian countries, indicating the current tourist policies implimented by the individual countries: Brunei Non-resident foreigners … Continue reading ASIA: Travel restrictions, border shutdowns
Japan declares state of emergency
Tokyo – Japan is to declare a state of emergency in Tokyo and six other prefectures as early as Tuesday in a bid to stop the coronavirus, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said, with the government preparing a stimulus package to … Continue reading Japan declares state of emergency
China will not restrict export of medical supplies
Hong Kong – China has insisted it will not restrict exports of medical supplies amid growing demand for equipment such as masks and gowns around the world. “We will not forget that at the beginning of the fight against the … Continue reading China will not restrict export of medical supplies
Chinese students from overseas returning home
Beijing – Studying abroad is very common for Chinese students. In 2018, the total number of Chinese students who pursued overseas education reached 662,100, a peak in history, and notably, 90% of them were self-financed; this figure increased by 53,700 … Continue reading Chinese students from overseas returning home
Taiwan offers medical aid to foreign countries
Taipei – Taiwan has intensified its efforts to raise its global profile by offering to donate urgently needed face masks and medical aids to other countries – a move that has angered Beijing. Observers said Taiwan’s efforts to control the … Continue reading Taiwan offers medical aid to foreign countries
Singapore tells citizens to start wearing masks
Hong Kong – As the world grapples with the Covid-19 pandemic which has made more than a million people sick and caused more than 58,000 deaths so far, one issue has divided the international medical community: should everyone wear masks … Continue reading Singapore tells citizens to start wearing masks
Spain working on Coronavirus Vaccine
Madrid – Spain may have a candidate to become a coronavirus vaccine before the end of April, Science Minister Pedro Duque said in a news conference on Thursday. “We have many Spanish facilities working on several lines of vaccine research,” … Continue reading Spain working on Coronavirus Vaccine