First Trials of potential coronavirus treatments start
Paris – Drugs used for treating arthritis are being tested as treatments for COVID-19, the disease caused by a new coronavirus, as researchers rush to find ways of helping patients and slowing the number of infections. Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals … Continue reading First Trials of potential coronavirus treatments start
COVID-19: Travel Restrictions in Southeast Asia
Berlin – The governments in Southeast Asia have implemented more serious measures to reduce the risk of importing and spreading of COVID-19. Below is the latest update. However, the information is changing rapidly in Southeast Asia and requirements may change … Continue reading COVID-19: Travel Restrictions in Southeast Asia
Cathay: Virus outbreak causes anxiety for customers
Hong Kong – A Cathay Pacific flight attendant and six more members of a tour group that recently visited Egypt were among the nine new Covid-19 cases confirmed in Hong Kong on Wednesday, taking the city total to 129. A … Continue reading Cathay: Virus outbreak causes anxiety for customers
Long-term Benefits for China and the World Economy
Shanghai– After almost two years of trade tensions and negotiations, the US and China have finally signed on the Phase One trade agreement. A key US demand is that China will increase imports from the US by at least USD … Continue reading Long-term Benefits for China and the World Economy
IMEX Frankfurt cancelled due to Corona virus
Frankfurt – IMEX Frankfurt, the largest annual trade exhibition for the meetings, conventions, events and incentive travel industry, has been cancelled, following German federal and state advisories to cancel large events due to the coronavirus outbreak. The event was scheduled … Continue reading IMEX Frankfurt cancelled due to Corona virus
Norway: EHang 216 Obtained Operational Flight Permit
Guangzhou/Oslo – EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world’s leading autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company, today announced that the company obtained operational flight permit for its two-seater passenger-grade AAV, the EHang 216, from the Civil Aviation Authority of Norway (CAA … Continue reading Norway: EHang 216 Obtained Operational Flight Permit
Germany to Become World Leader in EV Production
Berlin – In a new study, McKinsey predicts that Germany will overtake China in making electric vehicles. In its 2020 “Electric Vehicle Index,” business consultants McKinsey & Company see a shake-up coming in the electric vehicle sector. “The market share … Continue reading Germany to Become World Leader in EV Production
Corona Virus: HKTDC Fairs Postponed Until July
Hong Kong – The Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair and Hong Kong Houseware Fair are two of eight April shows that are being postponed by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) due to continuing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. In … Continue reading Corona Virus: HKTDC Fairs Postponed Until July
Virus: China urges overseas Chinese to postpone travel plans
BEIJING – Chinese authorities asked overseas Chinese to reconsider or minimize their travel plans as the corona virus epidemic spreads across the world and prompts an uptick of imported cases arriving in the country. Travelers from countries with severe coronavirus … Continue reading Virus: China urges overseas Chinese to postpone travel plans
Hannover Messe rescheduled to 13-17 July
Hannover –Deutsche Messe made the decision to postpone HANNOVER MESSE 2020 to July 2020 in close cooperation with the Hannover Region Health Authority, the HANNOVER MESSE Exhibitors’ Council and the partner associations VDMA (German Engineering Federation) and ZVEI (German Electrical … Continue reading Hannover Messe rescheduled to 13-17 July