Trains full on first day of Japan’s coronavirus emergency, but some shops shut
Commuters heading to work packed into trains in the Japanese capital on Wednesday, the first day of a state of emergency aimed at containing the...
Hong Kong extends social distancing restrictions to contain coronavirus
Hong Kong said on Wednesday social-distancing restrictions including the closure of some bars and pubs and a ban on public gatherings of more than four...
French carmaker PSA sets up fund for staff and new health check measures
French carmaker and Peugeot owner PSA announced on Wednesday the creation of a solidarity fund to help staff affected by the closures of plants due...
UK coronavirus testing capacity boosted by new AstraZeneca, GSK lab
Britain will have a new coronavirus testing facility capable of carrying out 30,000 tests per day by early May, said the chief executive of pharma...
China’s Wuhan ends its coronavirus lockdown but elsewhere one begins
The Chinese city where the new coronavirus emerged ended its more-than two-month lockdown on Wednesday, even as a small northern city ordered restrictions on its...
Singapore ramps up rooftop farming plans as virus upends supply chains
Singapore on Wednesday announced new measures to accelerate local food production as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts global supply chains, including a plan to turn car...
BAE Systems plans to raise $1.3 billion in bonds due 2030
Britain’s BAE Systems is seeking to raise $1.3 billion in bonds to fund its employee benefit plans and repay debt, the company said on Wednesday,...
Oman Sultan pardons 599 prisoners, including 336 foreigners: Oman News Agency
The Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, has pardoned 599 prisoners jailed for various offenses, including 336 foreigners, the state-run Oman News Agency said...
UK coronavirus testing capacity to be expanded in May: AstraZeneca CEO
Britain will have a new coronavirus testing facility capable of carrying out 30,000 tests per day by early May, said the chief executive of British...
Donald Trump’s White House in chaos on virus’ most tragic day – CNN International
Donald Trump’s White House in chaos on virus’ most tragic day CNN International White House memos warned in run-up to pandemic of up to 2M deaths,...