Sweden's chief epidemiologist showed contrition Wednesday as criticism mounted over the Scandinavian country's hotly debated method of fighting the coronavirus, which has resulted in one of the highest death rates … Click to Continue »
Six in 10 people say they have become more aware of their finances since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, rising to seven in 10 who have been furloughed.
The United Nations warned Wednesday that its programs to fight the coronavirus in war-torn Yemen might have to stop by the end the month unless they get an immediate injection … Click to Continue »
South Korea on Wednesday reported 49 new cases of COVID-19, continuing a weekslong resurgence of the virus as the government defended its decision to reopen schools despite health risks. The … Click to Continue »
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam accused foreign critics of displaying “blatant double standards” over moves by Beijing to strengthen control over the semi-autonomous territory.
Crude supplies from Venezuela nosedived in May to their lowest level since 2003 after two Mexican firms that acted as intermediaries for sales stopped receiving oil, having been blacklisted by the United States. Refinitiv Eikon data and internal shipping documents from Venezuelan state-run energy company PDVSA showed that exports plunged 50 percent in May compared...
The State has “plenty of fiscal capacity” to keep borrowing to support the economy during the pandemic crisis, but the country needs to plan for stronger recovery than is currently anticipated, according to Robert Watt, the secretary general at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
