Month: March 2020
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
Asian shares slammed in panicked trade, oil prices crash
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SYDNEY Asian shares were set for a pounding on Monday (Mar 9) as investors fled to bonds to hedge the economic shock of COVID-19, and oil plunged more than 20 per cent after Saudi Arabia slashed its official selling price. The world’s top oil exporter plans to raise its production significantly after the collapse of OPEC’s
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
US coronavirus cases pass 500 as defiant Trump praises response
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LOS ANGELES: The number of confirmed US coronavirus cases soared past 500 on Sunday (Mar 8), including two further deaths, as President Donald Trump defended his administration’s “perfectly coordinated” response to the epidemic. The virus has reached around 30 US states, with Oregon the latest to declare an emergency, and 60 million people in California and
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
Number of UK coronavirus cases rises by 30% to 273, third person dies
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LONDON: The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the United Kingdom rose by 30 per cent to 273, the government said on Sunday (Mar 8), and a third person who tested positive for the virus has died. The Department of Health and Social Care said the number of cases had risen by 64 from Saturday,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
Facebook: An emerging black market for Philippines’ baby trade
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MANILA: At 1.24am on Feb 11, eight-month-pregnant Dalisay sent a private message to a prospective buyer of her unborn child on Facebook. “Hi Ma’am. Are you willing to adopt?” Advertisement Advertisement She had seen the woman’s comment in a conversation thread on a Facebook page, saying she wants to adopt a child. It was one of many
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
Singapore reports 12 new COVID-19 cases, nine linked to SAFRA Jurong cluster
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SINGAPORE: Singapore on Sunday (Mar 8) confirmed another 12 cases of COVID-19, including nine linked to the SAFRA Jurong cluster. The cluster, which involved a private dinner function held at the Joy Garden restaurant in SAFRA Jurong on Feb 15, now has a total of 30 cases, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
Master Your Future – CNA
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Developing professionals holistically Many options are available to help busy professionals keep abreast of new developments in their field, be it reading a book, attending a conference or workshop, or taking a short course. However, unlike a formal degree programme, these ‘quick fixes’ do not offer much opportunity to build deep knowledge in a specific
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
Air New Zealand scraps earnings outlook as coronavirus impact mounts
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WELLINGTON: Air New Zealand scrapped its annual earnings outlook on Monday (Mar 9), saying the impact of new coronavirus since the most recent figures were issued just two weeks ago had been worse than expected. The flag carrier warned on Feb 24 that annual pre-tax earnings could drop up to NZ$150 million (US$95 million) as it
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
Singapore’s fish balls could get unhealthier in the near future
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SINGAPORE and MEKONG DELTA: Fish balls are not only a staple in Singapore’s hawker landscape, they are also one of Singaporeans’ two most favourite processed foods, according to the first study of its kind here. Nearly 8,000 Singaporeans ranked fish balls alongside chicken nuggets in the survey of ultra-processed foods conducted by the Singapore Management
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
Trump defiant as White House is rebuked for coronavirus response
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WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump defended the “perfectly coordinated” US response to the coronavirus epidemic on Sunday (Mar 8) amid heavy criticism over health cuts and strategic blunders that have failed to stem its rapid spread. The virus has reached 30 US states, with Oregon the latest to declare a state of emergency on Sunday, and 60
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
Commentary: COVID-19 – time for businesses and workers to have the guts to embrace the new normal
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SINGAPORE: Over a cup of coffee recently, a friend of mine, under pressure because of the beating his business is taking amid the COVID-19 outbreak, unleashed a torrent of worries and frustrations. Given the fluidity of the situation, he and his team were struggling to cope with fresh uncertainties of how the business would operate.
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
California downplays fears as coronavirus-hit ship set to dock
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LOS ANGELES: California on Sunday (Mar 8) prepared to disembark passengers from a virus-hit cruise ship as officials played down any risk to local communities. The Grand Princess, which has 21 novel coronavirus infections among the 3,500 people on board, is set to dock in Oakland Monday after four days held off the coast of nearby
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
Coronavirus may force Americans to avoid crowds and cancel cruises, health official warns
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NEW YORK: Americans, especially those who are vulnerable, may need to stop attending big gatherings as the coronavirus spreads through US communities, a top health official said on Sunday (Mar 8), as investors braced for another volatile week in financial markets. Anthony Fauci, the head of the infectious diseases unit at the National Institutes of Health,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
Saudi Arabia locks down Qatif region, suspends schools over coronavirus
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DUBAI: Saudi Arabia imposed a temporary lockdown on Sunday (Mar 8) on the eastern oil-producing province of Qatif, home to all 11 people in the kingdom who have tested positive for the coronavirus, and suspended all schools and universities nationwide. The interior ministry announced the lockdown in Qatif, which has a large Shi’ite Muslim population,
Commentary: On sick leave, but China still makes great leap forward in Med Tech
SINGAPORE: It’s hardly surprising that online gaming, video streaming and fresh food e-commerce are in high demand during what has become over a month of (self) quarantine for many Chinese during the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. More interestingly, adapting quickly to this new reality, Chinese schools have massively adopted online education and Chinese companies