Vaccines stop variants but overseas travel still not safe: WHO
May 20, 2021 | 21:40
Progress against the coronavirus pandemic remains "fragile" and international travel should be avoided, a World Health Organization director warned Thursday, while stressing that authorised vaccines work against variants of concern.
Global airlines prepare for long haul with pandemic recovery
March 11, 2021 | 09:00
While some global airlines have started buying new aircraft and hiring staff, there are still major hurdles for the aviation industry to overcome as the realisation dawns that the coronavirus pandemic will not be done and dusted in 2021.
Juventus financial losses grow amid coronavirus pandemic
February 26, 2021 | 10:05
Italian champions Juventus on Thursday reported losses of 113.7 million euros ($139 million) for the first half of the current financial year, more than double the deficit for the same period the previous season largely due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pharma chief urges transparency in virus vaccine rollout
December 20, 2020 | 14:26
Pharmaceutical firms must be "very transparent" about the risks and benefits of vaccines in efforts to end the coronavirus pandemic, the head of Asia's largest drugmaker has told AFP.
Luxury brands shift to selling online in Thailand
October 10, 2020 | 10:45
Luxury fashion and auto brands in Thailand have turned to selling their products on Line – a chat app developed by Japan amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Pandemic shock therapy turns retailers towards omnichannel
June 06, 2020 | 10:00
The coronavirus pandemic has changed consumer shopping behaviour, prompting retailers to embrace online commerce to keep up with new trends.
Like a Phoenix Rising from the Ashes
May 06, 2020 | 11:54
The coronavirus pandemic has been devastating for global tourism and Vietnam is no exception. However, now that the country’s national lockdown is slowly being eased, hopes are high that the tourism sector may recover and even come back stronger than ever before.
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