Covid-19

Japan joins Israel in barring foreigners as Omicron worries spread

Japan said on Monday it would close its borders to foreigners, as the world's third-largest economy joined Israel in taking…

4 years ago

Stocks slip, havens rally as new COVID-19 variant spooks investors

Asian stocks suffered their sharpest drop in two months on Friday after the detection of a new and possibly vaccine-resistant…

4 years ago

Locked in hotels: Hong Kong’s COVID-19 rules take mental toll on Cathay pilots

One of Asia's largest airlines, Cathay Pacific, is facing a revolt from pilots who say Hong Kong's tough quarantine rules…

4 years ago

COVID-19 threatens to knock away Germany’s last pillar of growth

A surge in coronavirus infections in Germany is weighing on consumer morale in Europe's largest economy, dampening business prospects in…

4 years ago

COVID-19 cases surge 23% in Americas, mostly in North America – health agency

New COVID-19 cases have jumped 23% in the Americas in the last week, mostly in North America where both the…

4 years ago

U.S. not heading toward COVID lockdown, White House says

The United States does not need to impose a lockdown or shut down its economy to curb the spread of…

4 years ago

Some Chinese banks told to issue more loans for property projects – sources

Some Chinese banks have been told by financial regulators to issue more loans to property firms for project development, two…

4 years ago

Oil and euro slip, markets on edge over COVID-19 curbs in Europe

Asian stocks made a soft start to the week on Monday while oil and the euro were under pressure, as…

4 years ago

Analysis: How Banks all over the world are facing challenges!

The world has changed dramatically since the pandemic or Covid-19 outbreak. The entire process of living has changed, as has…

4 years ago

Thyssenkrupp’s profit to double in 2022, flags hydrogen IPO

Thyssenkrupp's (TKAG.DE) operating profit could more than double next year, the submarines-to-steel group said on Thursday, boosted by an economic recovery and…

4 years ago