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China Exports Soar To Highest Level In Decades After COVID-19 Hit
Electronics and textile exports such as masks contributed to the spike in outbound shipments, as demand for work-from-home supplies and protective gear against the virus outbreak soared during the pandemic.
Global food prices continue to rise with poorest countries hit hardest
World food prices spiked for the ninth consecutive month to hit a six year-high in February, led by sugar and vegetable oils, according to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
Destination unknown: Qantas offers ‘mystery flights’ for travel-hungry tourists amid border closures
As international borders remain shut due to Covid-19, Australian carrier Qantas offers those missing normal life the chance to get on a plane and go at least somewhere. However, travelers will have no idea where they are headed.
Zoom continues to boom!
Zoom Video Communications Inc.’s rip-roaring ride resumed its meteoric trajectory Monday, with shares jumping as the company detailed the results of becoming a lifeline for those stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Booming profit...
Dutch Scientists Invent COVID-19 ‘Scream Test’
Usually in a traditional COVID-19 test, a cotton swab is inserted into the mouth or nasal cavity, after which it is passed over the throat and a person feels some discomfort during the procedure.
Hong Kong airline caterer dishes up recipe for survival in troubled times
Gate Gourmet used to have a daily output of 22,000 airline meals before the pandemic struck but has had to find other markets to keep its kitchen running.
Covid-19 fight must be Hong Kong’s top priority, vice-premier tells Lam
Chinese Vice-Premier Han Zheng met Chief Executive Carrie Lam in Beijing on Sunday, and told Hong Kong’s leader her administration must be ready to implement plan to overhaul electoral system.
Marchesa Brings Its Couture Vision to Spanish Bridal House Pronovias
Things are looking up in the world of weddings. As COVID-19 vaccines roll out, there’s a growing sense of optimism that in-person celebrations aren’t far off; some could take place as soon as this summer.
Outfit Inspo Straight from the Streets
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Prisoners in Tennessee were placed in the last group eligible for vaccines after an advisory panel said prioritizing them would be a PR 'nightmare'
The council noted the prisoners were high-risk for COVID-19 but feared a public backlash should they be given priority access to the vaccine.
Pope Francis denounces extremism on historic visit to Iraq
Pope Francis has condemned extremism in the name of religion on a historic visit to Iraq where he discussed the plight of the Christian minority.
The US added 379,000 jobs in February, signaling the recovery is finally gaining steam
The US economy added 379,000 jobs last month, far more than economists had expected, signaling the labor market recovery is finally gaining steam.
China sets growth target of more than 6% in 2021
China bucked the global recession in 2020, and in doing so narrowed the economic gap with the United States. Now it says it needs to pick up the pace this year.
TikTok empowered these plus-sized women, then took down some of their posts. They still don't know why
After losing her marketing job due to the pandemic and then gaining 40 pounds, Remi Bader, 25, began spending more time on TikTok. She built up a following by posting about clothing items not fitting her correctly and her struggle to fin...
HK travelers to Beijing must show negative Covid results before boarding
Hong Kong travelers entering Beijing will have to present a report showing negative results of a Covid test conducted in the past seven days, with samples collected through nasal and throat swabs.
Covid-19 fuels forced marriage risk for girls in Hong Kong, Britain
‘It is very precious to marry a Hong Kong-Pakistani girl.’
Expert panel after second Sinovac recipient's death as HK confirms eight cases
The expert panel on Covid vaccines for Hong Kong’s mass inoculation drive will meet to discuss the death of a Sinovac recipient next Monday, as the city reports eight new cases today.
Women have a big role to play in post-pandemic Hong Kong
Ahead of International Women’s Day, we must recognise that women are not just victims, but also vital to the rebuilding of our economies and communities.
To build back better from the pandemic, build back with women
New ideas and ways of leadership are needed to overcome the crisis, and many of the countries that have done a good job managing the pandemic are led by women. These skills are badly needed in international business, as companies come to...
Crowds queue to enter the reopened K11 Musea
Crowds of people queued to enter the K11 Musea shopping mall in Tsim Sha Tsui as the arcade, hit by a recent Covid outbreak, re-opened on Saturday after six days of closure for disinfection work and virus test for its staff.
Czechs ask Germany, Poland, Switzerland for help with COVID-19 patients
The Czech Republic has asked Germany, Switzerland and Poland to take in dozens of COVID-19 patients as the situation in its own hospitals has reached a critical point, Prague's Health Ministry said on Friday.
Woman dies after receiving Sinovac vaccine, HK faces less than 10 cases
A woman has passed away after receiving the Sinovac Covid vaccine, marking the second death under the city’s mass inoculation drive, sources said.
AirAsia’s ‘flying taxis’ set to buzz through the skies in 2022 – CEO
Despite a tough year for the aviation and travel industry, Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia is going to launch an air taxi service, the company’s CEO Tony Fernandes has revealed.
US debt on track to double by 2051, putting economy at risk of fiscal crisis – Congressional Budget Office
US debt on track to double by 2051, putting economy at risk of fiscal crisis – Congressional Budget Office
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