SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian stock markets rose on Friday but are set to end a hectic week with only slight gains as rising coronavirus infections cast a shadow over encouraging economic data and verified hopes for a rapid global recovery. . FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a protective face mask, …
Read More »Gilead’s remdesivir to become Europe’s first COVID-19 therapy
(Reuters) – Doctors in Europe will soon be able to treat COVID-19 patients with Gilead (GILD.O), antiviral drug, remdesivir, after the support of the health regulator set it on the path to becoming the first therapy for the disease on the continent. FILE PHOTO: Pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences Inc is …
Read More »Exclusive: Falls in Support of Hong Kong Democracy Protests as National Security Law Looms – Survey
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Support for Hong Kong’s year-long pro-democracy protests has waned, now backed by a slim majority, as the city prepares for the imposition of national security legislation drafted by Beijing, a poll conducted for Reuters showed. FILE PHOTO: A pro-democracy protester holds a flag supporting Hong Kong’s …
Read More »GLOBAL MARKETS: stocks depleted by the increase in coronaviruses, the sadness of the recession
* Increase in US viruses, New restrictions considered * Europe stabilizes after early decline, Japan -1.2%, Australia -2.5% * US stock futures fell 0.5% after falling as low as 1.2% * Stronger dollar in the currency markets * Brent drops less than $ 40 a barrel * * By Marc …
Read More »Apple, other US products from China held in Indian ports: sources
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Products from Apple, Cisco and Dell are among the products of US companies caught in India’s border tensions with China, as Indian ports halt imports from China, two sources said on Wednesday. to Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The logo of the American technology company Apple is seen …
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