In pictures: Beirut blast aftermath — destruction, chaos and protests Protesters demand reforms and resignations Thousands of protesters took to the streets four days after the explosion, blaming the blast on government corruption and mismanagement boiling. Protesters demanded government resignations and fresh elections, with many occupying government ministries. Police responded with tear gas. … [Read more...] about Lebanese expats in Germany want justice after Beirut deadly blast
Southeast Asian M&As gathering momentum
However, investments made via Singapore are mainly sovereign wealth funds into sectors such as last-mile delivery, commercial real estate, financial services, and e-payments. “In the last two years, some notable deals with values exceeding $100 million are GIC’s stake acquisition in Vietcombank, VNPay, and VinMart, Temasek’s participation in Scommerce, and Stark Corporation’s stake in Thinh Phat Real Estate Cables JSC,” Hooi said. … [Read more...] about Southeast Asian M&As gathering momentum
Hai Duong City begins social distancing today
During the social distancing period, residents have been asked to refrain from going out except to buy food, medicines and other necessities, wear face masks in public, wash their hands with soap or hand sanitizer regularly, avoid gatherings of more than two persons and keep a safe physical distance of at least two meters. … [Read more...] about Hai Duong City begins social distancing today
Medical establishments told to enhance COVID-19 prevention efforts
Heads of People’s Committees were told to instruct relevant agencies to carry out measures of pandemic prevention and infection control amid the increasing number of people infected with the disease across the country and the high risk of infection in health care facilities. … [Read more...] about Medical establishments told to enhance COVID-19 prevention efforts
Chicago police leader has ‘message’ for looters: ‘CPD is going to arrest you’
“We are going to deploy all tactics necessary to prevent and stop looting,” Brown said. “ … We’ve increased our numbers, we have extended our hours that our officers work. There’s an increase of 1,000 officers that would normally be here.” … [Read more...] about Chicago police leader has ‘message’ for looters: ‘CPD is going to arrest you’
