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US warns of 'growing risks' for business in blow to Hong Kong
AFP, Published on 16/07/2021
» WASHINGTON - The United States on Friday warned its business community of growing risks of operating in Hong Kong due to China's clampdown, putting new pressure as a growing number of Western companies consider abandoning the historic financial hub.
US warns of 'growing risks' for business in Hong Kong
AFP, Published on 16/07/2021
» WASHINGTON - The United States on Friday warned its business community of growing risks of operating in Hong Kong following a clampdown by China in the major financial hub.
Ethiopia's war in the north: who is fighting in Tigray?
AFP, Published on 16/07/2021
» NAIROBI - Ethiopia's war in Tigray is entering a new phase, with rebels advancing to the region's western and southern edges and the army vowing to repel them, leaving a government-declared ceasefire in tatters.
Malaysia okays commercial sale of Chinese vaccines
Reuters, Published on 16/07/2021
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will soon allow the commercial sale of Covid-19 vaccines manufactured by the Chinese firms Sinopharm and Sinovac, the science minister said on Friday, as authorities try to ramp up inoculation rates amid a surge in cases.
Protesters at health ministry demand more jabs
Online Reporters, Published on 16/07/2021
» A few dozen protesters rallied outside the Ministry of Public Health on Friday evening to vent their anger about an insufficient supply of coronavirus vaccines.
Chatuchak weekend market closed until July 29
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/07/2021
» Bangkok’s popular Chatuchak weekend market will be closed from July 16-29 to help curb the spread of Covid-19.
CCSA okays AstraZeneca for second jab
Online Reporters, Published on 16/07/2021
» The Covid-19 taskforce has approved the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine as the second dose for people who received Sinovac as their first jab.
S.African township becomes 'racial' flashpoint in Rainbow Nation
AFP, Published on 16/07/2021
» DURBAN (SOUTH AFRICA) - Armed residents kept warm by the fire while guarding a roadblock outside a township that has become a flashpoint between black South Africans and counterparts of Indian origin.
Boon doubles down on vaccine-buy plan
Reuters, Published on 16/07/2021
» Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG) has doubled down on its outspoken chairman’s claim to be buying Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines, helping its share price rise despite denials by both drugmakers.
Harsher Covid controls on the horizon
Online Reporters, Published on 16/07/2021
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration is looking at harsher controls to contain the spread of Covid-19 because some people and businesses continue to ignore existing measures.