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Global stock markets stumble as coronavirus pandemic spreads
Not long enough after the 2008 global financial crisis, the world was rocked anew as the stock markets in different countries have plummeted due...
Japan and South Korea to continue discussions over export controls
During their marathon session last week, the governments of Japan and South Korea have both agreed to continue their talks about their ongoing trade...
Bill Gates resigns from the Boards of Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway
The world’s second-richest man, Bill Gates, has stepped down from the Board of directors of tech giant Microsoft and multinational conglomerate holding company Berkshire Hathaway to...
Disney shuts tourism businesses in response to the coronavirus
The Walt Disney Company has now closed all its eleven Disney theme parks across Asia, Europe and North America as a precaution due to the...
2 execs of Thai aviation industry resign amid coronavirus crisis
The president of Thai Airways and the director of Suvarnabhumi International Airport have separately tendered their resignation letters on March 12 as the coronavirus...
Australia wards off recession through $11 billion stimulus package
The Government of Australia has recently unveiled a stimulus package worth $11.4 billion (A$17.6 billion) designed to curb recession due to the economic impact...
Vietnam cuts gold prices due to decline in demand
While gold rates saw a plunge in the global market this week, the makers of the precious metal in Vietnam had to trim down...
Italy closes majority of businesses as coronavirus cases mount
All restaurants, bars, and non-essential company shops in Italy are forced by the government to shut operations following the World Health Organization’s declaration that...
Singapore to grant $10 million to San Diego pharmaceutical company for...
The Government of Singapore has awarded San-Diego based Arcturus Therapeutics a grant that could reach up to $10 million if it succeeds in creating a...
Grab PH suspends thousands of users over fraudulent activities
Ride-hailing giant Grab has banned 125,000 users in the Philippines who were found involved in fraudulent activities like creating multiple accounts, making frequent cancellations...