Merry Gel Sigui
A multimedia journalist focused on producing articles about controversial global issues specifically on business, economy, politics, and technology. A strong believer in freedom of the press and exposing the wrong. only through engagement and communications can we as humans evolve.
An accredited member of a leading local broadcast media organization.
Airline traffic in Asia plunged in February due to coronavirus
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines reports international passenger demand in Asia dropped 43.9% in February as coronavirus concerns triggered widespread travel bans. Airlines collectively carried only 17 million passengers, with revenue passenger kilometers falling 34.8% and available seat capacity reducing by 20.6%.
Gaming giant Minecraft offers free educational lessons amid coronavirus lockdown
With schools worldwide closed due to coronavirus, Minecraft is providing free educational content in its Marketplace. 12 interactive lessons covering topics like human anatomy, space exploration, and logic puzzles will be available through June.
Global authorities warn of fraud and scam amid coronavirus pandemic
International law enforcement agencies report a 400% increase in coronavirus-related frauds, including online shopping scams, phishing emails, and financial fraud targeting vulnerable consumers seeking safety products and information.
Vietnamese government want to begin construction of new international airport this...
The Vietnamese government is accelerating the Long Thanh International Airport project in Dong Nai province. With $490 million already allocated, authorities aim to begin construction by August, working on site clearance and compensating 5,000 affected households totaling $782.5 million.
India imposes world’s largest coronavirus lockdown
Prime Minister Narendra Modi implemented a complete nationwide lockdown across India's 36 states and territories to prevent coronavirus transmission. The unprecedented measure aims to protect citizens by halting non-essential activities and travel, marking the world's largest pandemic containment effort.
Another pandemic? Fears grow as China reports case of Hantavirus
A man in Yunnan, China tested positive for hantavirus, causing widespread public concern about a potential new pandemic. Global Times reported the case, which quickly spread on social media, with some fearing another global health threat while the world still battles COVID-19.
COVID-19 Update: Risks for different age groups explained
The CDC's preliminary data reveals varying COVID-19 fatality rates across age groups. Individuals over 85 show the highest mortality risk, followed by those aged 65-84 years. Dr. Roger Seheult from MedCram discusses the critical findings from the March 18 report on severe outcomes in the United States.
Global markets rise as US nears trillion-dollars’ worth stimulus package
World stock markets soared on Tuesday after the US announced a near-final $1.8 trillion financial relief package. President Trump's administration and Congress are close to a deal aimed at cushioning the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging 11.4% in response.
COVID-19 Update: Reinfection is not possible, say experts
A recent medical lecture by Dr. Roger Seheult discusses a pre-print study using rhesus macaques, indicating that initial COVID-19 infection might provide protection against reinfection. Researchers found no viral replication or pathological damage when re-exposing previously infected monkeys, suggesting potential natural immunity.
South Korean exports jump as employees worldwide work from home
South Korean exports of teleconferencing equipment and semiconductors have significantly increased as employees worldwide transition to working from home during the pandemic, driven by rising demand from cloud computing firms and remote work trends in the US and China.
