Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
Embassies close in North Korea as diplomats evacuated over COVID-19
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SEOUL: Several embassies in North Korea closed Monday (Mar 9) as many diplomats were flown out following weeks of tight quarantine restrictions imposed by Pyongyang over the spread of the novel coronavirus. North Korea has not confirmed a single infection but has imposed strict rules, including closing its borders and putting thousands of its own
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
Malaysian PM Muhyiddin set to announce Cabinet line-up on Monday
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is expected to present his Cabinet line-up to Malaysian king Sultan Abdullah Shah at 11am on Monday (Mar 9). The Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement that after getting the consent of the king, the prime minister is expected to unveil his Cabinet at 5pm later that day in Putrajaya. Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
South Korea reports 69 new coronavirus cases, total 7,382
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SEOUL: South Korea reported 69 new COVID-19 cases on Monday (Mar 9), bringing the country’s total infections to 7,382, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The updated numbers came a day after some officials expressed cautious hope the outbreak may be slowing, with the rate of increase dropping to its lowest in
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
Trial of men accused in downing of MH17 to begin in Amsterdam
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AMSTERDAM: The first hearing in the trial of four fugitive suspects in the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 was set to start in Amsterdam on Monday (Mar 9), more than five years after the plane was downed in Ukraine. Prosecutors say the suspects, three Russians and a Ukrainian, helped arrange the Russian missile system
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
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