second virus wave in uk could see 120000 deaths study

Second virus wave in UK could see 120,000 deaths: study

A second coronavirus wave in Britain this winter could see 120,000 deaths in hospitals alone in a "reasonable worst-case scenario", scientists warned on Tuesday.
canadian media hails recovery of case 91 as symbol of vietnams pandemic success

Canadian media hails recovery of Case 91 as symbol of Vietnam’s pandemic success

Canada’s CBC.ca has highlighted Vietnam’s success in fighting COVID-19 pandemic through the impressive case of a UK pilot who is also known as “Case 91” in Vietnam.
rcep believed to be signed this year

RCEP believed to be signed this year

Chairman of the Indonesia Food and Beverage Industry Association (GAPMMI) Adhi Lukman has expressed his belief that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement will be signed this year, regardless of the COVID-19 pandemic.
shipping sector prioritises five solutions for decarbonisation

Shipping sector prioritises five solutions for decarbonisation

Global energy giant Shell together with Deloitte Netherlands and Deloitte UK today published a joint research outlining industry perspectives on decarbonising the shipping sector.
thailands resort island to launch boat tour for domestic tourists in july

Thailand's resort island to launch boat tour for domestic tourists in July

A speed boat service operator in Phuket, the famous resort island of Thailand, will launch a half-day boat tour that will cost Thai tourists only 399 THB next month.
vietnam is indonesias competitor in foreign investment attraction minister

Vietnam is Indonesia’s competitor in foreign investment attraction: Minister

Vietnam and Bangladesh are considered the most potential competitors of Indonesia in attracting foreign investment after COVID-19, according to Indonesian Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono.
uk medical leaders warn of real risk of virus second wave

UK medical leaders warn of 'real risk' of virus second wave

Medical experts on Wednesday warned the British government to prepare for the "real risk" of a coronavirus second wave just a day after the biggest lifting yet of lockdown restrictions in England.
the opera residence prime location for golden values

The Opera Residence – Prime location for golden values

What are the similarities between apartments in the Sukhumvit area of Thailand where prices more than tripled in the last five years and the 217 Central Park Tower built for billionaires in New York where prices quadrupled in just a few years? These real estates must be unique to draw in expert investors, but a clear feature they share is the super-prime location with fantastic views. In Vietnam, The Opera Residence in phase 3 of The Metropole Thu Thiem boasts both these features at the new financial centre of Ho Chi Minh City.
london city airport reopens as uk slowly opens up

London City Airport reopens as UK slowly opens up

LONDON: London City Airport received its first commercial flight in nearly three months on Sunday (Jun 21) as Britain moved another step closer to fully emerging from its coronavirus lockdown on Jul 4.
vietnamese in uk receive face masks for preventing covid 19

Vietnamese in UK receive face masks for preventing COVID-19

The Vietnamese Embassy in the UK on June 18 handed over 10,000 face masks granted by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese to the Vietnamese community in the UK to support them in preventing COVID-19 infection.
the next stage uk theatres adapt to social distancing

The next stage: UK theatres adapt to social distancing

LONDON: London's West End has traditionally drawn people from all over the world to see its shows but theatres have been forced to reinvent themselves because of the coronavirus outbreak.
france wont rule out no deal on uk future ties

France won't rule out 'no deal' on UK future ties

PARIS: France does not rule out Europe failing to reach a deal on its post-Brexit relationship with Britain but very much wants to avoid such an outcome, its foreign minister was quoted as saying Tuesday (Jun 16).
why does uk have europes highest official coronavirus toll

Why does UK have Europe's highest official coronavirus toll?

LONDON: While the British government insists it has been "guided by science" and has taken "the right decisions at the right time", the toll of 42,000 coronavirus deaths has fuelled criticism.
british council seeks us 75m government bailout

British Council seeks US$75m government bailout

LONDON: The British Council, which promotes UK cultural and language relations overseas, is seeking a multi-million-pound bailout to stave off insolvency because of the impact of COVID-19, the government said on Thursday (Jun 11).
uk beer sales fall flat in coronavirus lockdown

UK beer sales fall flat in coronavirus lockdown

LONDON: UK sales of beer have slumped to the lowest level on record because of the coronavirus outbreak, trade industry body the British Beer and Pub Association said on Thursday.