Archive for June 2nd, 2020
Chinese Chip Maker With a Hand in Crypto Mining Plans $2.8B IPO
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), one of the largest computing chip producers in China, plans to raise $2.8 billion through an initial public [...] » More
Here’s what Singapore’s cautious return to work will look like
Mostly empty offices, staggered work hours, face shields and contact tracing that’s what Singapore’s cautious return to work will look like under the watchful gaze of the [...] » More
Singapore minister sheepishly admits woolly thinking over cotton
A Singaporean minister has sheepishly admitted to saying that cotton came from animals rather than plants in a slip-up during an interview that triggered bleats of mockery [...] » More
Pompeo says U.S. considers welcoming Hong Kong people, entrepreneurs
The United States is considering the option of welcoming people from Hong Kong in response to China’s push to impose national security legislation in the former British [...] » More
DOH claims small victory vs COVID
The Department of Health (DOH) yesterday said it had achieved a “small victory” in the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In a press conference, [...] » More
PhilHealth: No delayed hospital payments
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has denied the allegation of Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc. (PHAPi) that some 300 private hospitals [...] » More
Life after lockdown: Limited government services due to reduced contact
With quarantine measures seen to be in place for at least until the middle of 2020, government agencies have been scrambling to adapt and make sure that they can provide [...] » More
Cops with COVID jump to 315
The number of police officers whocontracted the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has climbed to 315, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported yesterday. PNP chief [...] » More
Commentary: Indonesia invokes Philippines’ arbitral win in diplomatic bombshell against China
In its running territorial tiff with China over the Natuna islands, Indonesia had just lobbed a diplomatic bombshell. It came in the form of a diplomatic letter lodged with [...] » More
Prawit tipped to take PPRP helm
All eyes are on deputy prime minister Prawit Wongsuwon who is expected to be nominated to become the new leader of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) following the [...] » More
Petition lodged over acquittal of ‘Oak’ Shinawatra
The New Palangdharma Party on Monday petitioned the Central Administrative Court over the Office of Attorney general’s (OAG) decision not to appeal the lower [...] » More
Pattaya firms unsure partial opening will reel in visitors
Pattaya beaches are now open to tourists, but the business community is sceptical that it will revive the tourism industry when other related businesses remain closed. [...] » More
Phuket reopens ports and road crossing
All entry and exit points by land and water reopened on this southern island province on Monday after Covid-19 lockdown measures were relaxed under an order signed by [...] » More
Thais seek sun and surf as officials re-open some beaches
People returned to some of Thailand’s famed sandy beaches Monday, keeping well apart but enjoying the outdoors, as authorities eased some coronavirus restrictions for [...] » More
WHO will decide on its hydroxychloroquine trial suspension in 24 hours
The World Health Organization (WHO) should have enough information in 24 hours to decide whether to continue suspending its trial of hydroxychloroquine for use against [...] » More
