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Shanghai’s Lujiazui financial forum falls victim to Covid-19 concerns as Communist Party Congress nears
Shanghai called off the Lujiazui Forum, the city’s most important financial conference, the day before it was scheduled to start after officials detected a new Covid-19 infection for the first…
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McKim calls for Lowe to stand down – as it happened
Albanese warns of tough budget as Coalition promises ‘hand-to-hand combat’ over cost of living RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank raises official rate to 2.35% amid inflation fears Get our free…
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‘Parents are frightened for themselves and for their children’: an inspirational school in impossible times
Austerity, the pandemic and now the cost of living crisis have left many schools in a parlous state. How hard do staff have to work to give kids the chances…
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Daniel Andrews says deaths of 33 people waiting for ambulances not linked to triple-zero agency funding
Victorian premier apologises to the families of people who died during pandemic due to emergency services delays Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our free…
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Covid-19: No decision made on further easing of Hong Kong hotel quarantine rules, leader John Lee says
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee also denies there has been any internal conflict among officials during discussions on Covid-19 strategy. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong doctor arrested on suspicion of issuing thousands of false vaccine exemption certificates, overcharging patients
Hong Kong doctor allegedly issued thousands of Covid-19 vaccination medical certificates at patients’ request without consultation or examining their medical records. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Covid-19 third-jab mandate for Hong Kong schools is illogical and merely punishes children
The latest studies clearly indicate that the young, healthy and Covid-recovered do not need ongoing vaccination doses. The Education Bureau must provide a detailed science-based justification as to why its…
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China’s pharmaceutical industry will be at the global forefront in the next 5 years, Fosun Pharma chairman says
With a solid foundation and growing research investments, China’s pharma companies are narrowing the gap with the industry’s global powers, Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical chairman Wu Yifang says. Read the original…
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No crisis ahead: Hong Kong experts agree Covid-19 spike not as serious as fifth wave, no need for harsh measures
Convinced that vaccination has helped to safeguard Hongkongers, experts urge more to get their jabs Read the original article at South China Morning Post