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An outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus was first reported in Wuhan, China. It has since spread across the world to become a major pandemic.The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a global public health emergency over the spread of the infection which has killed thousands of people and sickened hundreds of thousands. Seeking to distinguish the virus from the disease it causes, the WHO named the virus SARS-CoV-2, and the disease Covid-19.
- Samuel Chen, who made his initial wealth through ink trading, took part in Zoom’s early funding rounds through his firm, Digital Mobile Venture
- Chen invested in Zoom after playing football with founder Eric Yuan in San Francisco as he liked the way Yuan conducted himself on the pitch
New policy to encourage street vendors is backed by China's Premier Li Keqiang as a way to create self-employed business to absorb newly unemployed.
New policy to encourage street vendors is backed by China's Premier Li Keqiang as a way to create self-employed business to absorb newly unemployed.
Foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang will take up public outreach role at New York-based mission, which has been upgraded to ambassador status.
Foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang will take up public outreach role at New York-based mission, which has been upgraded to ambassador status.
Trials of drugs promoted by Donald Trump halted as a result of study, but scientists now admit they cannot verify data on which it was based
Trials of drugs promoted by Donald Trump halted as a result of study, but scientists now admit they cannot verify data on which it was based
The new stimulus measures will fund 40 initiatives to help businesses and put cash in the hands of Malaysian citizens.
The new stimulus measures will fund 40 initiatives to help businesses and put cash in the hands of Malaysian citizens.
Brazil has surpassed Italy as the country with the world’s third-highest coronavirus death toll, rising on figures released the same day as Mexico reported a record number of new Covid-19 cases. On June 4, 2020, Brazil’s health ministry reported a daily record of 1,473 fatalities, taking its total tally to more than 34,000 behind only the United States and the United Kingdom. Mexico reported a record daily tally of more than 1,000 deaths on June 4. Nations in Latin America are wrestling to reopen their economies despite the region still being a major pandemic hotspot.
Brazil has surpassed Italy as the country with the world’s third-highest coronavirus death toll, rising on figures released the same day as Mexico reported a record number of new Covid-19 cases. On June 4, 2020, Brazil’s health ministry reported a daily record of 1,473 fatalities, taking its total tally to more than 34,000 behind only the United States and the United Kingdom. Mexico reported a record daily tally of more than 1,000 deaths on June 4. Nations in Latin America are wrestling to reopen their economies despite the region still being a major pandemic hotspot.
Professor Yuen Kwok-yung reveals findings into outbreak at Luk Chuen House, in Lek Yuen Estate, in Sha Tin, where up to 100 people were evacuated from homes on Thursday.
Professor Yuen Kwok-yung reveals findings into outbreak at Luk Chuen House, in Lek Yuen Estate, in Sha Tin, where up to 100 people were evacuated from homes on Thursday.
Hats modelled on headgear Chinese officials had to wear 1,000 years ago, with winged extensions to keep them apart so they couldn’t gossip, handed out by Paris art gallery to keep visitors apart amid coronavirus.
Hats modelled on headgear Chinese officials had to wear 1,000 years ago, with winged extensions to keep them apart so they couldn’t gossip, handed out by Paris art gallery to keep visitors apart amid coronavirus.
The UFC featherweight title-holder, set to fight Felicia Spencer this weekend, says she felt sick after attending a conference in Nevada early in 2020.
The UFC featherweight title-holder, set to fight Felicia Spencer this weekend, says she felt sick after attending a conference in Nevada early in 2020.
The world’s largest operator of serviced offices is taking floors 31 and 32 of Hysan Place which were abandoned by WeWork in April amid dwindling demand.
The world’s largest operator of serviced offices is taking floors 31 and 32 of Hysan Place which were abandoned by WeWork in April amid dwindling demand.
Cappelletti with a white ragu, a homage to Florentine garganelli, deconstructed vitello tonnato – Italian chefs in Hong Kong on the secrets to four regional Italian dishes.
Cappelletti with a white ragu, a homage to Florentine garganelli, deconstructed vitello tonnato – Italian chefs in Hong Kong on the secrets to four regional Italian dishes.
Clearer skies are an unexpected outcome of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. As Covid-19 brings economies to a virtual standstill, shuts down factories and grounds airlines, carbon dioxide emissions are falling. Scientists say the decline in 2020 is now expected to be the largest recorded since World War II.
Clearer skies are an unexpected outcome of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. As Covid-19 brings economies to a virtual standstill, shuts down factories and grounds airlines, carbon dioxide emissions are falling. Scientists say the decline in 2020 is now expected to be the largest recorded since World War II.
In a reported 29-1 vote, the board approves a proposal that calls for each of the 22 teams to play eight regular-season games starting July 3.
In a reported 29-1 vote, the board approves a proposal that calls for each of the 22 teams to play eight regular-season games starting July 3.
With foreigners unable to transport narcotics on flights, the city’s drug dealers are increasingly flying their supply in as cargo.
With foreigners unable to transport narcotics on flights, the city’s drug dealers are increasingly flying their supply in as cargo.
Chinese president pledges to pour resources into network to enable swift response to disease outbreak but analysts say this alone is not the answer.
Chinese president pledges to pour resources into network to enable swift response to disease outbreak but analysts say this alone is not the answer.
Recovery plans for economies across the world must include the development of a new strategic approach to prevent the health, climate and environmental disasters caused by human activity
Recovery plans for economies across the world must include the development of a new strategic approach to prevent the health, climate and environmental disasters caused by human activity
The coronavirus-driven surge in demand for the personal protective equipment will spill into 2021, Malaysia’s glove manufacturers body says.
The coronavirus-driven surge in demand for the personal protective equipment will spill into 2021, Malaysia’s glove manufacturers body says.
US secretary of state’s remarks illustrate Trump administration’s desire to make it harder for some Chinese firms to trade on exchanges outside own country.
US secretary of state’s remarks illustrate Trump administration’s desire to make it harder for some Chinese firms to trade on exchanges outside own country.
Medical expert’s abrupt departure from Trump’s Operation Warp Speed is latest sign of clash between public health agency and White House.
Medical expert’s abrupt departure from Trump’s Operation Warp Speed is latest sign of clash between public health agency and White House.
Online meeting involving over 50 countries beats fundraising target for providing cheaper treatments to 300 million children worldwide.
Online meeting involving over 50 countries beats fundraising target for providing cheaper treatments to 300 million children worldwide.
Police stood back as thousands poured into Victoria Park in Causeway Bay and took up a couple of football pitches.
Police stood back as thousands poured into Victoria Park in Causeway Bay and took up a couple of football pitches.
Chinese authorities say American and other foreign carriers can fly into the country from next week, after US announced that passenger flights from China would be banned from June 16.
Chinese authorities say American and other foreign carriers can fly into the country from next week, after US announced that passenger flights from China would be banned from June 16.
Veteran Bollywood stars including Amitabh Bachchan will also be out of action as no one above the age of 65 will be allowed to work.
Veteran Bollywood stars including Amitabh Bachchan will also be out of action as no one above the age of 65 will be allowed to work.
Hao Haidong delivers ‘manifesto’ in video, saying he’s backed by fugitive tycoon Guo Wengui and former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon.
Hao Haidong delivers ‘manifesto’ in video, saying he’s backed by fugitive tycoon Guo Wengui and former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon.
Analysis of gene samples from 84 Covid-19 patients in city suggests most had a European origin, according to researchers from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Analysis of gene samples from 84 Covid-19 patients in city suggests most had a European origin, according to researchers from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
HKMA unveils a US$1.4 million wage subsidy programme to spur hiring in financial sector for Class of 2020 graduates amid a bleak job market outlook.
HKMA unveils a US$1.4 million wage subsidy programme to spur hiring in financial sector for Class of 2020 graduates amid a bleak job market outlook.
Proposed ban on ‘denigrating’ TCM has sparked criticism on social media, with some calling it a further intrusion on free speech.
Proposed ban on ‘denigrating’ TCM has sparked criticism on social media, with some calling it a further intrusion on free speech.
League action will take place in Dongguan and Qingdao as officials vow strict adherence to epidemic prevention rules, CBA amends ‘Bayi rule’ as many teams see foreigners stranded outside China because of travel ban.
League action will take place in Dongguan and Qingdao as officials vow strict adherence to epidemic prevention rules, CBA amends ‘Bayi rule’ as many teams see foreigners stranded outside China because of travel ban.
The amounts deposited in Singapore have soared in the past year due to coronavirus, Hong Kong’s political unrest and the US-China trade war.
The amounts deposited in Singapore have soared in the past year due to coronavirus, Hong Kong’s political unrest and the US-China trade war.
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