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UK’s growth figures dim hopes of V-shaped recovery from Covid-19
Britain’s recovery from the worst slump in three centuries is going to be long and painful. That’s the only conclusion to be drawn from figures showing the economy barely spluttered…
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Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific and subsidiaries draw HK$680 million from government’s coronavirus relief fund
Hong Kong’s embattled flag carrier Cathay Pacific has won some breathing space as the airline and its subsidiaries, which include cargo, frequent flier and laundry businesses, were among the latest…
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Does coronavirus spread in the air and how do we stay safe?
Some scientists are warning there is growing evidence of airborne transmission of coronavirus. But how does it affect the actions we should take to stay safe? What is airborne transmission?…
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Coronavirus latest: Tokyo urges boy band fans to get tested, three Manila hospitals reach capacity
Asian countries are addressing a range of challenges associated with a renewed uptick in coronavirus cases, after many sought to gradually reopen after an initial lockdown.Japanese authorities are rushing to…
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Coronavirus: at least 50 new cases of Covid-19 recorded as Hong Kong health minister says restaurants may be limited to just takeaway if third wave gets worse
Restaurants could be banned from serving anything other than takeaway meals if the third wave of Covid-19 infections gets worse, Hong Kong’s health minister said on Tuesday, as the city…
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Macau’s casino stocks surge as Guangdong authorities relax travel restrictions to the world’s gambling capital
Macau casino stocks soared as neighbouring Guangdong province eased travel restrictions over the coronavirus that contributed to massive losses in revenue in the world’s biggest gambling town. Galaxy Entertainment rose…
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Trump downplays rift with coronavirus expert Fauci, saying they have a ‘good relationship’
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he had a “good relationship” with Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, despite evidence of a growing rift between the two…
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Remote working increases the need for real estate risk management to counter cyberattacks, pandemic
As real estate adapts to immense change, it may be pertinent to look back at what has happened, to prepare ourselves for what may come. Real estate owners today, grappling…
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro to take another coronavirus test, ‘can’t stand’ isolation
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has been in quarantine nearly a week after testing positive for the new coronavirus, announced on Monday he plans to take another test as he…
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China’s trade economy roared back to growth in June, as coronavirus lockdowns eased abroad
China’s trade economy roared back to growth in June, with exports and imports both recovering from the coronavirus lockdown, data released on Tuesday showed.Exports from the world’s second largest economy…