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Equities correct after frenzied week of retail trade
Business, Published on 30/01/2021
» Recap: US government stimulus propelled stock markets to record highs, encouraging retail investors to rush in, before an inevitable correction after a bruising battle between hedge funds and retail investors. But European stocks fell yesterday as coronavirus vaccine supply problems cooled risk appetite, while Asian equities also recorded weekly declines.
Why Thailand will fare better long-term in the war against Covid-19
Published on 29/01/2021
» Internationally lauded and recognised as one of the most successful countries in curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic, Thailand has once again received the spotlight over how its public healthcare sector rises to the occasion. To those not familiar with the healthcare situation in the Land of Smiles, they might be surprised to learn that Thailand is a globally-renowned wellness hub attracting millions of foreign patients each year. In addition to several leading private hospitals, its public healthcare is among the top rated countries in the world, with Thailand ranked sixth-best healthcare provider in 2019, according to US magazine CEOWORLD.
Rumours, fear dog Philippine vaccine plan
Reuters, Published on 28/01/2021
» MANILA: According to one rumour circulating in the Philippines, the coronavirus vaccine will allow President Rodrigo Duterte to kill people at the push of a button.
Govt aims to vaccinate 19m in first phase
Reuters, Published on 27/01/2021
» The government is targeting the immunisation of 19 million people against the coronavirus in a first phase of inoculations starting on Feb 14, the prime minister said on Wednesday, amid criticism the government has been slow in rolling out vaccines.
Anutin denies vaccine plan too slow
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/01/2021
» Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Tuesday defended the government over criticism it was taking too long to start vaccinating Thais against the coronavirus.
Anutin denies jab rollout too slow
News, Published on 27/01/2021
» Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Tuesday defended the government over criticism it was taking too long to start vaccinating Thais against the coronavirus.
Malaysia secures 18.4m doses of vaccines
Reuters, Published on 26/01/2021
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia said on Tuesday it had signed deals with two domestic companies to purchase 18.4 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines produced by Russia's Gamaleya Research Institute and China's Sinovac.
Malaysia secures 18.4m doses of Russian, Chinese vaccines
Reuters, Published on 26/01/2021
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Tuesday struck deals with two domestic companies to purchase 18.4 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines produced by Russia's Gamaleya Institute and China's Sinovac, the health ministry said.
Govt too quick to use S112
News, Editorial, Published on 26/01/2021
» In using Section 112 against Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit for raising questions about its vaccine procurement, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government could be said to have, at best, over-reacted. At worst, it's being criticised for abusing the draconian law for political reasons.
Section 112 and Covid shots are not a good mix
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 26/01/2021
» Is Section 112 or the lese majeste law a kill or cure for the government when it comes to its Covid-19 vaccination plan?