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Chinese city put on lockdown as coronavirus death toll rises
The Chinese government on January 23 ordered to put Wuhan City on lockdown to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (nCov). Wuhan City, which has an 11 million population, is at the center of the SARS-like virus that killed more than a dozen of Chinese citizens and has infected hundreds of people not only […]
Three Malaysian execs face money laundering charges
Former Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) Chairman Tan Sri Shahrir Abdul Samad and former International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan were arrested on...
UN worries about unemployment of 470M people worldwide
The United Nations’ International Labor Organization (ILO) said it is really worried about the lack of decent jobs of nearly half a billion people...
Tesla to open first European Gigafactory in Germany
The American automotive company Tesla is set to build its first European Gigafactory near Berlin, Germany’s capital city.
Officially announcing the plan in November 2019,...
Philippines reopens businesses closed due to Taal volcano’s eruption
A week after Philippines’ Taal Volcano became active and spewed ashfall in several regions, lawmakers have finally allowed businesses in some affected areas,...
Philippines’ Jollibee continues overseas expansion after raising $600m from bond sale
Jollibee Foods Corporation, the Philippines’ largest fast-food operator, kicks off the year right by $600 million (P30.5 million) from its first ever issuance of perpetual...
Toyota invests $394 million in Californian taxi maker
Japanese auto giant Toyota has recently invested $394 million into the “flying taxi” of Joby Aviation—a Californian-based aerospace company. Toyota is set to manufacture a...
Cathay Pacific offers unpaid leave to staff amid financial loss
In an aim to cope with the financial damage caused by protests, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways has offered up to one month of unpaid...
WHO urges Asia to strengthen infection preparation as SARS-like virus spread
The World Health Organization suggested that Asia has to step up its measures for infection prevention and control following reports of a China virus outbreak.
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German Chancellor hopes to resolve dispute with Huawei
The Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, hopes to address the issue of whether to exclude Huawei as a supplier of the country’s 5G wireless equipment.
Merkel...