GSK-Vir therapy has neutralising activity against Omicron sub-variant, data shows LONDON: An antibody-based COVID-19 therapy developed by GSK and Vir Biotechnology retains neutralising activity... Published 10 Feb, 2022 12:25pm
World Omicron sub-variant found in 57 countries: WHO GENEVA: A sub-variant of the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus strain, which some studies indicate could be even... Published 02 Feb, 2022 10:18am
World Australia reports fewer COVID-19 deaths, infections as students return to schools SYDNEY: Australia reported its lowest daily COVID-19 deaths in two weeks on Monday while cases continued to trend... Published 31 Jan, 2022 11:52am
Markets European stocks rise tracking big corporate news, China growth LONDON: European stock markets advanced Monday, with traders focusing on slowing Chinese growth and a potential... Published 18 Jan, 2022 04:20am
Markets Oil price steady, Kazakh turmoil adds to supply concerns LONDON: Oil prices held steady on Friday, heading for their biggest weekly gains since mid-December as unrest in... Published 08 Jan, 2022 03:59am
Business & Finance Japan's factory output soars as car production returns TOKYO: Japan's factory output jumped at the fastest pace on record in November, as easing global supply chain... Published 28 Dec, 2021 10:51am
Markets Most Gulf bourses fall as Omicron worries weigh DUBAI: Most Gulf stock markets ended lower on Monday, with investor sentiment hit by uncertainty over the economic... Published 28 Dec, 2021 03:54am
Markets Stock markets rise after Christmas PARIS: US and eurozone stock markets advanced on Monday, shrugging off lingering fears over the fast-spreading... Published 28 Dec, 2021 03:54am
Markets European stocks close lower in thin holiday trade LONDON: European shares closed lower in light holiday trading on Friday, following a recent rally in global shares ... Published 27 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Markets Australia shares end flat as miners offset gains in tech, health stocks • Link Administration tops benchmark index after $2.48bn deal Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Markets Sugar, coffee and cocoa gain as global markets recover LONDON: Sugar, coffee and cocoa futures on ICE rose on Wednesday, underpinned by tight supplies and as global... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Markets Gold climbs on weaker dollar, lingering Omicron worries NEW YORK: Gold prices gained on Wednesday, aided by a retreat in the dollar and lingering fears that the Omicron... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Markets Asia’s naphtha, gasoline margins higher NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha and gasoline margins gained on Wednesday as investors expect limited impact of Omicron... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Markets Asia Distillates: Jet fuel cracks hold firm at multi-week highs SINGAPORE: Asian jet fuel refining margins held at their strongest levels in more than a month on Wednesday, buoyed... Published 16 Dec, 2021 04:00am
Markets Japanese shares fall on weak tech stocks, post first weekly gain in three TOKYO: Japanese shares fell on Friday, weighed down by tech stocks and caution ahead of U.S. inflation data, but... Published 11 Dec, 2021 04:12am
Markets Oil prices on track for biggest weekly gain since August LONDON: Oil prices were on track for their biggest weekly gain since late August, with market sentiment buoyed by... Published 11 Dec, 2021 04:12am
Markets Hong Kong stocks rise at the open HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks rose at the open Thursday, following another strong lead from Wall Street as Omicron... Published 09 Dec, 2021 10:58am
Markets Asia markets up but fears over Chinese real estate linger HONG KONG: Asian stocks were broadly up Wednesday after a strong lead from Wall Street, but fears lingered over... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Markets Indian shares end higher BENGALURU: Indian shares closed higher on Wednesday as the country’s central bank held its key lending rate at a... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Markets Copper rises on China stimulus, easing Omicron fears LONDON: Copper prices rose for a third day on Wednesday as China, the biggest consumer, stimulated its economy and... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
World New data shows GSK-Vir drug works against all Omicron mutations British drugmaker GSK said on Tuesday its antibody-based COVID-19 therapy with US partner Vir Biotechnology is... Published 07 Dec, 2021 02:26pm
World WHO urges Asia-Pacific to get ready for Omicron-driven surge in infections It has been reported in at least two dozen countries, and started gaining a foothold in Asia this week Updated 03 Dec, 2021 12:20pm
Markets Asian currencies muted, stocks edge up as Omicron worries linger Most Asian currencies eased and stocks advanced on Thursday, amid some caution among investors as they assessed the... Published 02 Dec, 2021 01:55pm
Markets Japanese shares snap 3-day losing streak TOKYO: Japanese shares closed higher amid choppy trade on Wednesday, marking a rebound from three straight sessions... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Markets China met coal, coke futures jump as Omicron disrupts imports BEIJING: Chinese coking coal and coke futures gained more than 5% each on Wednesday, buoyed by supply concerns as... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
World UK issues call to arms for Omicron booster drive LONDON: Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued a "call to get jabs in arms" on Wednesday as Britain stepped up its... Updated 01 Dec, 2021 06:36pm
Pakistan No case of Omicron Covid-19 variant detected in Pakistan so far: SAPM Dr Sultan Faisal says we cannot control the new variant from coming to Pakistan, but we can control its impact by ramping up the immunisation process Published 30 Nov, 2021 12:23pm
Markets Most Gulf bourses tumble as Omicron spooks investors DUBAI: Most Gulf stock markets ended lower on Sunday, with the Saudi and Dubai indexes suffering their biggest... Published 29 Nov, 2021 06:23am
World Israel to ban entry of foreigners from all countries over Omicron JERUSALEM: Israel on Saturday said it would ban the entry of all foreigners into the country, making it the first... Published 28 Nov, 2021 01:42pm