TOKYO: Japan's Shionogi & Co believes its COVID-19 pill will easily garner US$2 billion in annual sales if it secures US … [Read more...] about Japan’s Shionogi sees COVID-19 pill reaping US$2 billion in annual sales upon US approval
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Chinese provinces spent at least US$51.6 billion on COVID-19 curbs in 2022
Declining state land sales revenue has also exacerbated local governments' financial woes, which were eroded by China's … [Read more...] about Chinese provinces spent at least US$51.6 billion on COVID-19 curbs in 2022
Thailand targets US$11 billion tourism revenue in H2 as COVID-19 controls ease
BANGKOK: Thailand aims to generate 400 billion baht (US$11 billion) in tourism revenue in the second half of the year, the … [Read more...] about Thailand targets US$11 billion tourism revenue in H2 as COVID-19 controls ease
India’s COVID-19 vaccinations hit 2 billion, new cases at four-month high
NEW DELHI: The Indian government's COVID-19 vaccinations hit 2 billion on Sunday (Jul 17), with booster doses underway for … [Read more...] about India’s COVID-19 vaccinations hit 2 billion, new cases at four-month high
Bipartisan deal struck ‘in principle’ on $10 billion Covid-19 aid package, Romney says
Romney, the lead GOP negotiator, told reporters the plan is "entirely balanced by offsets." He said the bill text still needs … [Read more...] about Bipartisan deal struck ‘in principle’ on $10 billion Covid-19 aid package, Romney says
Hong Kong unveils US$22 billion Budget to offer COVID-19 relief with tax breaks, handouts
Bars, gyms, beauty parlours and 12 other types of venues are closed, while restaurants cannot operate beyond 6pm. Apart from … [Read more...] about Hong Kong unveils US$22 billion Budget to offer COVID-19 relief with tax breaks, handouts
White House seeks additional $30 billion in Covid-19 funding
Top officials with the Department of Health and Human Services laid out the need to lawmakers on Tuesday, according to the … [Read more...] about White House seeks additional $30 billion in Covid-19 funding
Japan’s record US$940 billion budget may help COVID-19 hit economy, fiscal discipline in doubt
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet approved on Friday (Dec 24) a record US$940 billion budget for the … [Read more...] about Japan’s record US$940 billion budget may help COVID-19 hit economy, fiscal discipline in doubt
South Korea’s finance minister to prepare US$3.6 billion COVID-19 stimulus package
Curbs will return from Saturday to Jan 2, limiting gatherings to no more than four people - as long as they are fully … [Read more...] about South Korea’s finance minister to prepare US$3.6 billion COVID-19 stimulus package
China’s Xi pledges another 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses for Africa
BEIJING: President Xi Jinping on Monday (Nov 29) said China would offer another 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines to … [Read more...] about China’s Xi pledges another 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses for Africa
India celebrates 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses with song and dance
NEW DELHI: India celebrated the milestone of administering 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses on Thursday (Oct 21), with the … [Read more...] about India celebrates 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses with song and dance
China fully vaccinates more than 1 billion people against COVID-19
The government has not publicly announced a target for vaccination coverage, but top virologist Zhong Nanshan said last month … [Read more...] about China fully vaccinates more than 1 billion people against COVID-19