India-made Covid-19 vaccine could be launched as early as Feb: Govt scientist
NEW DELHI, Nov 5, 2020, The Hindu. An Indian government-backed COVID-19 vaccine could be launched…
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Korean Air Q3 losses deepen on virus impact
SEOUL, Nov 5, 2020, Yonhap. Korean Air Lines Co., South Korea’s biggest carrier, said Thursday…
Mayor points to worsening coronavirus situation in Russia’s capital city
MOSCOW, Nov 5, 2020, TASS. The coronavirus situation in Moscow has begun to worsen, the…
[Analytics] China’s Southeast Asian ‘vaccine diplomacy’ comes into relief
On November 4, Nikkei Asia published an illuminating report about the Chinese government’s attempts to…
[Analytics] Chinese-style censorship is no fix for the Covid infodemic
Calls have been made around the world for more aggressive regulation of online content to…
Economic pressure for Cambodia and Thailand to reopen borders
PHNOM PENH, Nov 4, 2020, Khmer Times. A current labour shortage in Thailand coupled with…
Thai Phuket, Krabi and Andaman Sea tourism restoring plans in action
BANGKOK, Nov 4, 2020, Pattaya Mail. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he was satisfied with…
Scientists develop ‘ultrapotent’ vaccine candidate, J&J resumes trial in Brazil
NEW DELHI, Nov 4, 2020, India Today. At a time when several companies are in…
Tokyo taxi drivers allowed to refuse passengers not wearing masks
TOKYO, Nov 4, 2020, Kyodo. Japan’s transport ministry on Wednesday allowed taxi drivers in Tokyo…
More than 96 million people have already voted in the US
WASHINGTON D.C., Nov 3, 2020, CNN. It’s Election Eve. > 96 million people have already…
[Analytics] America’s frightening choice
This election will shape the US role in the world for years to come. In…
Philippines allows land-based casinos to accept bets online
MANILA, Nov 3, 2020, Bloomberg. The Philippine gaming regulator has allowed land-based casinos to accept…