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Country by country, scientists eye beginning of end to Covid pandemic
Reuters, Published on 03/11/2021
» CHICAGO: As the devastating Delta variant surge eases in many regions of the world, scientists are charting when, and where, Covid-19 will transition to an endemic disease in 2022 and beyond, according to Reuters interviews with over a dozen leading disease experts.
Ether scales $4,600 to record high, bitcoin trails
Reuters, Published on 03/11/2021
» SINGAPORE: Ether, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency, hit an all-time high on Wednesday, catching up with bitcoin's rally and riding on news of wider blockchain adoption.
SCB makes B18 bn acquisition in digital asset exchange Bitkub
Reuters, Published on 02/11/2021
» Thailand's oldest lender, Siam Commercial Bank Plc (SCBX) on Tuesday said it acquired a 51% stake in local digital asset exchange Bitkub for 17.85 billion baht.
Australian iron ore baron bets big on global green revolution
Reuters, Published on 27/10/2021
» MELBOURNE: Australian iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest wants to turn his company, Fortescue Metals Group Ltd, into the world's biggest green energy group, but critics say his targets are a stretch even for a man who built the world's fourth-largest iron ore producer from scratch in just over a decade.
Philippine groups demand Duterte allies comply with 'plundemic' probe
Reuters, Published on 04/10/2021
» MANILA: A group of 13 high-profile organisations has urged government cooperation in a probe into alleged misuse of pandemic funds, in a challenge to President Rodrigo Duterte's order for ministers not to answer summons for a Senate investigation.
SCB, CP Group form venture fund seeking $800m
Reuters, Published on 22/09/2021
» The country’s third-largest lender Siam Commercial Bank Plc has set up a venture capital fund with top agro-industrial conglomerate, Charoen Pokphand Group, SCB said on Wednesday, as it announces major restructuring.
SCB, AIS shares jump over online lending JV
Reuters, Published on 22/09/2021
» Shares in Thailand's third largest lender, Siam Commercial Bank Plc (SCB) jumped in morning trading on Wednesday, following its announcement of a joint venture with the country's top mobile network, Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS).
SCG Packaging plans B11.8 bn Vietnam expansion
Reuters, Published on 20/09/2021
» SCG Packaging Plc (SCGP) on Monday announced an 11.8 billion baht expansion in its packaging paper business in Vietnam, anticipating growth in demand.
Indonesia clings to coal despite green vision for economy
Reuters, Published on 20/09/2021
» JAKARTA: Even as Indonesia wins cautious praise from some green groups for ambitious plans to cut carbon emissions, the world's biggest exporter of thermal coal shows no sign of weaning itself off the polluting fuel any time soon.
Hong Kong opposition trade union group to disband
Reuters, Published on 19/09/2021
» HONG KONG: A Hong Kong opposition trade union coalition, the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions, said on Sunday it would disband, adding to several civil society organisations that have ceased operating in the financial hub this year.