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[ad_1] Wed, Nov 11, 2020 – 11:02 am [BEIJING] Chinese tech shares tumbled for a second day after Beijing cracked down on the internet industry, wiping out more than $ 200 billion of value. The Hang Seng Tech Index slumped 3.9 percent on Wednesday in Hong Kong, taking its two-day …

[ad_1] RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz urged the world on Thursday (Nov. 12) to take “a decisive stance” to address Iran’s efforts to develop nuclear and ballistic missile programs, in an annual address to the highest advisory body. of the government. “The kingdom highlights the dangers of Iran’s …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Thursday (Nov 12) provided further details on the expert committee that will evaluate the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, as well as provide advice on Singapore’s vaccine strategy. The committee’s appointment, made up of experts in infectious diseases, immunology, and other …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Singapore has moved up one spot to ninth on the list of the most competitive places for talent in the world this year, according to a report released on Thursday (November 12). But Singapore’s ranking in the future may be affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, like many …

[ad_1] MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador faced off on Wednesday as one of the few leaders of major countries who has yet to congratulate Joe Biden on his victory in the presidential election, saying that it was too early and that his country “was not …

[ad_1] Passengers at Hong Kong International Airport. (PHOTO: Anthony Wallace / AFP via Getty Images) SINGAPORE – With the impending start of the Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble deal, Singapore residents have more options to travel to foreign countries and regions amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a list …

[ad_1] Sony’s PlayStation 5 went on sale Thursday, just two days after rival Microsoft launched its newest Xbox, with next-gen consoles vying for dominance over the holiday season as the pandemic fuels demand for games. With pre-orders pointing to a record launch, market leader Sony has exclusive high-priced games like …

[ad_1] GENEVA: As the coronavirus exploded around the world, scientists at the World Health Organization (WHO) were sometimes privately frustrated by mistakes made by some of their major donor countries, but were reluctant to say so. publicly, leaked recordings of internal meetings show. After strong criticism for not taking on …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Mambo Jambo in Las Vegas? Paired with the Zouk Group’s nightclub and food and drink concepts, Singapore’s quintessential retro-themed disco night could be making its way to Sin City. The group is scheduled to open a multi-concept complex at Resorts World Las Vegas in the summer of …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Even as airline tickets between Singapore and Hong Kong are being bought after the details of the air travel bubble were announced, aviation analysts said such arrangements may not be the lifeline that airlines expect. There may not be a “big increase” in demand for tickets, given that …