International Energy Agency sees lower oil demand in 2020, 2021 on upsurge of coronavirus cases and stalling mobility
WASHINGTON D.C., Aug 13, 2020, CNBC. The International Energy Agency lowered its global oil demand…
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[Analytics] Mongolia’s success and challenges against Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic will go down in history because of the extraordinary impact it has…
Peru reimposes Sunday curfews to stop virus spike
LIMA, Aug 13, 2020, VOA. Peru is reimposing Sunday curfews and banning family gatherings in…
12 villages on lockdown in the Philippines
MANILA, Aug 13, 2020, PhilStar. Eleven barangays in Mauban town in Quezon were placed on…
[Analytics] Low production, low demand — diamond hub Surat pins hope on Diwali for some recovery
Surat’s famed diamond industry has been back in business for two months now, since Unlock…
Bhutan imposes first nationwide virus lockdown
THIMPHU, Aug 13, 2020, The Indian Express. The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has imposed its…
New Zealand’s Auckland may extend lockdown as Covid-19 cases rise
AUCKLAND, Aug 13, 2020, AFP. A coronavirus cluster in Auckland has risen to 17 cases,…
South-eastern Chinese city Shenzhen says chicken imported from Brazil tests positive for coronavirus
BEIJING/SHANGHAI, Aug 13, 2020, Reuters. A sample of frozen chicken wings imported into the southern…
Philippines plans Russian coronavirus vaccine clinical trials in October
MANILA, Aug 13, 2020, DW. The Philippines is looking to start clinical trials for a…
Indonesia aims to produce coronavirus vaccine by mid-2021
HANOI, Aug 12, 2020, VNA. Indonesian President Joko Widodo said over the last three months,…
Millions garment workers hung out to dry in South and Southeast Asia
PHNOM PENH, Aug 12, 2020, The Phnom Penh Post. Millions of garment workers in South…
Indonesian economy to contract 0.49 per cent this year: Minister
JAKARTA, Aug 12, 2020, ANTARA. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, has predicted the…