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Private sector unsure on jab imports
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 30/04/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) will go ahead with its plan to import vaccines for companies which want to distribute them to employees, while the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) accepted that it might be too late for the private sector to procure vaccine supplies amid intense global demand.
Companies Better Prepared to Host Virtual Annual Meetings This Year
Business, Published on 28/04/2021
» Some of the companies that are once again hosting their annual shareholder meetings virtually this year are hoping to improve the experience for investors, many of whom felt muted last year after the sudden shift to remote technology.
Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble to launch May 26
Published on 26/04/2021
» HONG KONG: A long-delayed travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore will finally allow quarantine-free trips starting on May 26, both governments revealed on Monday.
Biden tax plan keeps lid on equity enthusiasm
Business, Published on 24/04/2021
» Recap: Global shares steadied yesterday around 1% below record highs reached earlier in the week week after US President Joe Biden announced a plan to raise taxes on the wealthy. European shares were mixed as a surge in global coronavirus cases offset optimism about a strong earnings season.
Strong economic signals lift stocks worldwide
Business, Published on 17/04/2021
» Recap: Global stocks hit record highs on Friday, spurred by US government stimulus impact, strong corporate earnings, and Chinese economic data showing clear signs of recovery. Countries that are ahead in the vaccination race have all helped push global equities to new heights.
Most Asian markets rise as earnings come into focus
Published on 14/04/2021
» Most markets rose in Asian trade on Wednesday as investors shook off a forecast-topping US inflation print and concerns over Johnson & Johnson's vaccine, instead turning their attention to the earnings season, while bitcoin hit another record.
AstraZeneca Vaccine's Woes in Europe Aren't Hurting Its Appeal Elsewhere
Business, Published on 20/03/2021
» In the European Union, vaccine skepticism, contradictory statements by governments and reports of adverse reactions have eroded trust in the shot developed by AstraZeneca PLC and University of Oxford, delaying an inoculation campaign that was already proceeding at a glacial pace.
Indonesian businesses join jab drive
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 15/03/2021
» More than 9,000 private companies in Indonesia are gearing up to inoculate their employees and their family members in a bid to revive productivity that has been severely curtailed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bitcoin hits $1tn market cap, stocks are mixed
AFP, Published on 20/02/2021
» NEW YORK: Bitcoin hit a new record high on Friday and surpassed US$1 trillion in market capitalization, while European and US equities were mixed as optimism over coronavirus vaccines and stimulus competed with inflation fears.
Europe weakness hits sentiment, Asian trade mixed
Business, Published on 20/02/2021
» Recap: Global shares struggled to avoid losses for a fourth consecutive day following weakening business activity in the euro zone, while German and British 10-year bond yields touched multi-month highs. Asian markets were mixed amid fear of inflation spurred by the economic recovery.