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Fears over new Covid variant hit Asian markets, oil prices
Published on 26/11/2021
» Asian markets and oil prices sank while safe havens rallied on Friday over fears of a new Covid variant that scientists warn could be more infectious than Delta and even be more resistant to vaccines, dealing a blow to the global recovery.
The power of herbal medicine
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 09/11/2021
» Earlier this year, health-conscious customers were seen queuing up at a herbal retailer in a Bangkok neighbourhood in hopes of buying a few bottles of fah talai jone (green chiretta) capsules. With a surge of Covid-19 cases earlier this year, the herbal product made them feel secure and gave them hope of relying on something else besides Favipiravir.
Singapore eases some virus curbs as music returns to restaurants
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/11/2021
» Singapore is easing some tough Covid restrictions put in place more than a month ago to tackle a surge in infections, with five people from the same residence allowed to dine at restaurants starting from Wednesday.
Why such mixed messages?
News, Postbag, Published on 07/11/2021
» Re: "Consumer confidence growing amid recovery," (Business, Nov 5).
How long can China chase Covid Zero?
Published on 06/11/2021
» China is resolutely sticking with its zero-tolerance approach to Covid-19, even as the Delta variant continues to penetrate its formidable defences.
Virus alarm in 10 provinces
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/11/2021
» The Public Health Ministry is closely monitoring Covid-19 transmission in 10 provinces where new infections have yet to decline, while new infections have dropped below 10,000 per day across the country.
Clusters prompt Nov 1 fears
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/10/2021
» Chiang Mai has reported a rise in its daily Covid-19 caseloads fuelled by the recent detection of new infection clusters.
'Limit the entry curbs'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/10/2021
» Nov 1 marks the moment of truth for the much-anticipated reopening of the country's tourism with Bangkok billed as the crown jewel of the sandbox scheme amid calls for practical measures to make it work.
Queen Elizabeth II spent night in hospital for tests: palace
AFP, Published on 22/10/2021
» LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II spent a night in hospital for tests after being forced to cancel a visit to Northern Ireland this week, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday.
China growth slows further in third quarter
AFP, Published on 18/10/2021
» BEIJING: China's economic growth slowed more than expected in the third quarter, official data showed Monday, as a crackdown on the property sector and a looming energy crisis began to bite.