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Thailand reports 245 new coronavirus cases

The tally included 21 cases imported from abroad.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 01:27pm

World

Tokyo reports 1,494 new daily coronavirus infections

Japan declared a limited state of emergency in Tokyo and three prefectures neighbouring the capital on Thursday to stem a surge in COVID-19 infections.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 01:20pm

World

Covid-19: Twelve key milestones

On December 31, 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) is alerted to a cluster of pneumonia cases "of unknown cause" in the central Chinese city of Wuhan.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 11:27am

World

Osaka seeks state of emergency as new Tokyo COVID-19 infections top 2,000

Kyoto and Hyogo was severe and the declaration of a wider state of emergency was being considered after a request from the cities' governors.
Tokyo reported 2,268 new daily coronavirus cases on Saturday.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:49pm

World

Sweden registers 7,187 new COVID-19 cases, 171 deaths

The country registered 171 new deaths, taking the total to 9,433. The deaths registered have typically occurred over several days and sometimes weeks.
The health agency has said statistics over the Christmas period are less reliable than usual because fewer tests are carried out and due to delays in reporting of deaths.

Published 08 Jan, 2021 06:18pm

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 2,435 new coronavirus cases, 48 deaths in 24 hours

Pakistan's coronavirus tally has jumped to 497,510.
The country also reported 3,313 recoveries from the novel virus.

Published 08 Jan, 2021 10:36am

World

Spain increases virus curbs but rules out lockdown

Schools will not reopen until January 11 in order to delay for as long as possible the return to classrooms after the family gatherings over Christmas.

Updated 07 Jan, 2021 05:25pm

World

Japan's daily coronavirus cases hit record as state of emergency looms

The health ministry held a meeting of infectious disease experts on Wednesday.
Even if we take strong measures immediately, it will be difficult to bring the Tokyo metropolitan area down to stage 3 by the end of January.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 07:29pm

Business & Finance

Japan's Dec consumer confidence worsens, govt cuts view

The outlook for consumer sentiment is clouded as the government is expected to declare a renewed state of emergency over the coronavirus for the Greater Tokyo metropolitan area this week.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 12:23pm

Business & Finance

Thai business group cuts 2021 GDP outlook on COVID-19 outbreak

While the impact on employment remains unclear, many workers could lose their jobs, Supant Mongkolsuthree, chairman of The Federation of Thai Industries, told the briefing.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 12:11pm

Pakistan

Sindh, Punjab collectively report 1714 coronavirus cases in 24 hours

Sindh reported 1,049 new cases, while Punjab reported 665 during the past 24 hours.
Pakistan's coronavirus tally stands at 492,594.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 12:01pm

Markets

Tokyo's Nikkei closes lower ahead of state of emergency

The Nikkei 225 index fell 0.38 percent, or 102.69 points.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 11:57am

World

North Korea's Kim admits mistakes as party congress opens: KCNA

Satellite imagery showed that "preparations for a parade appear to have stepped up a pace", according to the respected 38North website, just months after Pyongyang showed off by far its biggest missile yet.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 11:03am

World

Brazil to requisition syringes for COVID-19 vaccination plan

This requisitioning aims to meet the most pressing needs to start the national vaccination plan.
The Health Ministry sought to buy 331 million syringes at last week's electronic auction but purchased just 8 million.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 06:48pm

Markets

China's blue-chip index scales 5-1/2-year high on consumer strength

The blue-chip CSI300 index rose 1.9%, to 5,368.50, its highest since June 9, 2015, while the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.7% to 3,528.68.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 12:51pm

Markets

Japan's cash balance hits fresh high as central bank keeps support for economy

With the pandemic seen prolonging the battle to hit its elusive 2% inflation target, the central bank last month also announced a plan to reassess its policy framework to make it more sustainable.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 10:39am

Markets

Australia shares track Wall Street lower as virus clusters expand

Ramelius Resources was among the top percentage gainers in the benchmark index, up 5.4% after the gold explorer provided a production update.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 10:37am

World

Australia job advertisements climb to 18-month high in Dec

Tuesday's figures from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group showed total job ads grew 9.2% in December from November, when they surged a revised 13.5%.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 10:34am

World

In Georgia, Trump pressures Pence, Biden promises 'new day' with Senate runoffs

The move has virtually no chance of overturning Biden's victory.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 09:27am

World

Upcoming decision on Japan virus measures derided as 'too little, too late'

Pfizer Inc last month became the first drugmaker to apply for Japanese approval of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 09:23am

World

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 85.23 million, death toll at 1,847,660

Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 09:11am

Markets

Most Asian markets fall after virus, vote worries hit Wall St

Bitcoin was sitting at $32,400 after seeing recent wild swings, that saw it hit a record near $35,000 before diving to $28,000 within the space of a day.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 08:51am

World

German hospitals in very difficult situation

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 9,847 to 1,775,513.
It is hard to get an accurate picture of the COVID-19 situation at the moment as reported cases are probably incomplete due to the holidays.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 06:58pm

World

Japanese government considers state of emergency for Tokyo area

Greater Tokyo area accounts for half of Japan's new cases.
Govt mulling state of emergency for about 1 month –Kyodo.
GDP loss could be 0.5% for 1 month of emergency –economist.
Japanese shares fall.
Aim is to start vaccinations at end of February – Suga.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 05:26pm

World

Greek PM to reshuffle cabinet to make it more efficient

His press office said announcements on the new line-up would be made at 12 noon (1000 GMT).

Published 04 Jan, 2021 01:58pm

World

South Korea expands ban on social gatherings nationwide

"The KDCA should perfectly ready for the entire process the moment the vaccine arrives - the distribution, storage, inoculation and follow-ups," Chung told a government meeting.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 10:23am

World

Mexico reports 5,211 new coronavirus cases, 362 more deaths

The real number of infected people and deaths is likely significantly higher than the official count, the health ministry has said.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 10:18am

World

Japan PM says government will consider state of emergency for Tokyo area

Japan last month said it would temporarily ban non-resident foreign nationals from entering the country after the detection of the new, highly infectious variant of the coronavirus.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 09:44am

Markets

Australia shares start year on a high as commodities shine

Financials climbed, with the so-called "Big Four" banks advancing in the range of 1.3% to 1.6%.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 09:20am

World

Brazil private clinics seek deal for Indian Covid vaccine

The situation has grown "intolerable," Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes said in a blistering tweet.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 08:36am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate

Stock	Volume

Item	Value

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 10 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 10 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 10 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 10 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 10 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 10 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 10 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 10 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 10 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 10 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 10 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 10 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 10 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 10 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 10 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 10 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 10 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 10 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 10 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 10 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 10 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 10 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 10 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 10 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 10 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 10 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 10 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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