Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Qatar to further ease coronavirus curbs as infections pass peak
DUBAI (Reuters) - Qatar aims to further ease coronavirus curbs from July 1, allowing the limited reopening of restaurants, beaches and parks, as infections have passed their peak and the rate was subs...
Jun 29, 2020
Thailand reports seven new coronavirus cases, all imported, no new deaths
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand on Monday reported seven new coronavirus cases, all of which were imported, marking 35 days without community transmission. The seven cases were Thais returning from India...
Jun 29, 2020
South Korea exports to fall for fourth month but at a slower pace, poll shows
By Joori Roh SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean exports likely shrunk for a fourth month but at a slower pace in June due to easing global virus lockdowns and more working days, yet a second wave of infec...
Jun 29, 2020
CanSino's COVID-19 vaccine candidate approved for military use in China
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's military has received the greenlight to use a COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by its research unit and CanSino Biologics after clinical trials proved it was safe and s...
Jun 28, 2020
Singapore PM's brother thrusts first-family row into politics
By John Geddie, Fathin Ungku and Aradhana Aravindan SINGAPORE (Reuters) - When the brother of Singapore's prime minister joined the opposition to the party their father led through the city-state's in...
Jun 28, 2020
Sony sees software subscription as future for data-analyzing image sensors
By Makiko Yamazaki and Noriyuki Hirata TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp's image sensor business aims to replicate PlayStation's success to address its reliance on a handful of manufacturers in the fickle s...
Jun 28, 2020
MLS says 20 players, six club staff test positive for COVID-19
(Reuters) - Major League Soccer (MLS) has said 20 players and six club staff have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the 'MLS is Back Tournament' set to begin on July 8. A total of 668 players had ...
Jun 28, 2020
Japan's Takeda expects $200 million operating loss related to Novartis' Xiidra withdrawal
TOKYO (Reuters) - Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd said on Monday it anticipates an operating loss of about $200 million related to Novartis AG's decision to withdraw a marketing application for the dry-e...
Jun 28, 2020
Black lives celebrated and mourned at emotional BET Awards
By Jill Serjeant (Reuters) - Black power, suffering and the fight for justice took center stage at the BET awards on Sunday, the first Black celebrity event in the United States since nationwide mass ...
Jun 28, 2020
MLS reveals 26 positive COVID-19 tests
With little more than a week remaining before it returns to action, MLS announced Sunday that the league has 26 positive COVID-19 tests out of 668 taken among players and staff. There were 24 positive...
Jun 28, 2020
