MANILA – The Philippines extended on Friday (Jan 15) the ban on all travellers from over 30 countries and territories where a more contagious coronavirus variant has been detected. The ban will now remain in
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Latest curbs expected to hit Malaysia’s economic recovery MCO will cost economy $246m a day, says report; growth set to be lower than govt’s last estimate
Fresh Covid-19 restrictions announced by the Malaysian government this week are likely to have an impact on the country’s projected economic recovery for this year. A new round of a strict partial lockdown, officially known
Read moreGorge On A $48 Durian Omakase Served By ‘Bruno Mars’ At This Hip Cafe
“My name is Kelvin and I’ll be guiding you today. We’re starting off with cucumber water to cleanse your palate,” declares Kelvin Tan (pictured below). The 35-year-old is the director of 99 Old Trees, a
Read moreSingapore’s PM says economy showing signs of stabilising
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s economy, which is set for its worst contraction this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, is seeing signs of stabilisation, its prime minister said on Thursday. “After our most severe downturn since independence,
Read moreMalaysia waits with bated breath for PM Muhyiddin’s Covid-19 announcement
BY JUSTIN ONG KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 — Attention will focus today on Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s special address on Covid-19, amid expectations that a renewed lockdown could be announced to suppress Malaysia’s
Read moreIndonesia’s Sriwijaya Air lost contact after taking off from Jakarta
JAKARTA, Jan 9 — A Sriwijaya Air plane thought to have 62 people on board lost contact after taking off from Indonesia’s capital Jakarta today and rescuers said suspected debris had been found in the
Read moreInsight – Investing in our farms
IF we do things right henceforth, agriculture could well be the game changer for the Philippines’ post-pandemic economic future. After all, it was the only major economic sector that defied the economic downturn, posting positive
Read moreDurian Fruit Market Size To Hit $28.6 Billion By 2025 Based on Increasing Awareness Regarding Health Benefits And Growing Demand For Cross-Cultural Cuisine | Million Insights
According to new report available with Million Insights, the global durian fruit industry report provides a detailed evaluation of the industry by highlighting information on different aspects which include drivers, restraints, growth opportunities, and threats.
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