Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp expects deliveries to be delayed and sales to fall below its forecasts after thousands of positive COVID-19 tests among its workers forced the world’s biggest rubber glove maker to shutter some factory operations. The firm said some deliveries could be delayed by four weeks and new orders could take longer to…
A double from Bruno Fernandes helped Manchester United to a 4-1 win over Istanbul Basaksehir at Old Trafford on Tuesday, keeping them top of Champions League Group H. After losing away to the Turkish side in the previous round of fixtures, the victory keeps United, with nine points from four games, on track to progress…
The Japanese government is preparing to pause its domestic travel campaign in two cities following sharp rises in COVID-19 cases, the minister handling the government’s coronavirus response said on Tuesday. The move would be a blow to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s aim to use the Go To Travel campaign to prop up regional economies, while…
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Shares in Top Glove Corp plunged on Tuesday after Malaysia said it would close some factories of the world’s biggest rubber glove maker as more than 2,000 of its workers had tested positive for COVID-19. Top Glove’s shares were down as much as 7.5% by late morning after the government said 28 factory buildings will…
Up to 4,000 spectators will be allowed to attend outdoor elite sports events in the lowest-risk tier one areas of England when a month-long national lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 is lifted on Dec. 2, the British government said on Monday. As part of new COVID-19 restrictions, 2,000 fans or 50% of a…
The Dukling, a traditional Chinese junk boat frequently spotted around Hong Kong’s picturesque Victoria Harbour, has readjusted its tour routes to survive the coronavirus pandemic, now mainly catering to locals. Built in 1955, the boat was once owned by a fisherman who lived on the vessel with his family. It has been used for harbour…
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Fifteen Asia-Pacific economies recently signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, the world’s largest free trade agreement that covers a market of 2.2 billion people and 30 per cent of the global gross domestic product (GDP). The agreement was virtually-inked at the 4th RCEP Summit by leaders of ASEAN Member states; Brunei, Vietnam, Cambodia,…
Singapore’s economy contracted much less than initially estimated in the third quarter due to gradual easing of COVID-19 lockdown measures and authorities expect the city-state to bounce back to growth next year from its worst recession. Gross domestic product (GDP) fell 5.8% year-on-year in the third quarter, the ministry of trade and industry said on…
The new-generation Hyundai Elantra is all about a redesigned polished look and new architecture – definitely a head-turner that is more aggressive and sportier than its predecessor. The compact sedan is built on Hyundai’s K3 platform which enhances the vehicle’s overall design, safety, efficiency, power and driving performance. Thanks to the new platform, the five-seater…
Liverpool cruised to an impressive 3-0 win over Leicester City at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday as they set a new club record of 64 straight unbeaten home league games. An own goal from Jonny Evans and headers from Diogo Jota, continuing his streak of scoring in his first four league games at…
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