New tech to police social distancing, raise alarm when people are too close has developed in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Jun 16, 2020, SCMP. A Singaporean company has developed advanced “eyes in the sky”…
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Metro Manila general community quarantine extended until June 30
MANILA, Jun 16, 2020, PhilStar. Metro Manila will remain under a general community quarantine until…
Indonesia increases processed food exports to improve trade balance
JAKARTA, Jun 16, 2020, ANTARA. The Indonesian Trade Ministry has adopted strategic measures to intensify…
Over 545,000 coronavirus cases in Russia on morning June 16
MOSCOW, Jun 16, 2020, Pan Pacific Agency. Coronavirus infections in Russia cross 545,000 cases, officials…
[Analytics] For tourism, here is an Incredible India 2.0 plan
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted every sector, but perhaps, the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors…
China ready to strengthen anti-pandemic cooperation with Laos: Xi
BEIJING, Jun 16, 2020, Xinhua. China is ready to strengthen cooperation with Laos in fighting…
[Analytics] How the contact tracing app for Covid-19 works
In pandemics past, public health officials have utilized contact tracing in order to track the…
Next three days ‘crucial’ to contain Beijing market outbreak: Chief epidemiologist
HONG KONG, Jun 16, 2020, SCMP. The next three days will be crucial in controlling…
Thai govt to begin talks on restarting international flights with airlines, priority will be given to business trips
BANGKOK, Jun 16, 2020, Bangkok Post. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) will begin…
Vietnam’s tourism minister calls for more domestic travel
HANOI, Jun 16, 2020, The Hanoi Times. The industry’s authorities are implementing two solutions to…
Ride-hailing firm Grab is expected to cut 5 per cent of its staff: Source
SINGAPORE, Jun 16, 2020, Reuters. Ride-hailing, food delivery and payments firm Grab is set to…
India’s Tata Motors to shed 1,100 its Jaguar Land Rover jobs after pandemic hits earnings
NEW DELHI, Jun 16, 2020, Reuters. Tata Motors Ltd expects to shed about 1,100 temporary…