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Philippines Extends BPO Work from Home Arrangements Amid COVID-19 Quarantine
To curb the transmission of COVID-19 while maintaining business stability, the Philippine government has mandated that all Business…
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Uniqlo Reopens 720 of 750 China Stores
China, March 21, 2020 — infopulsetoday.com — Fast Retailing, the Japanese parent of casual-wear chain Uniqlo, said on…
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Japanese retail giant Uniqlo reopens stores in China
Fast Retailing, the Japanese parent of casual-wear chain Uniqlo, said on 19 March 2020 that it has unlocked…
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Lockdown Leaves Essential Workers Scrambling in the Philippines Overnight
On 16 March 2020, President Rodrigo Duterte imposed a lockdown on Luzon, an island home to 60 million…
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Duterte Locks Down Luzon, 60 Million Quarantined
On 16 March 2020, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte placed the entire island of Luzon, home to 60 million…
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Filipinos struggle amid coronavirus quarantine
On 16 March 2020, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte placed the entire island of Luzon, home to 60 million…
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Malaysia Locks Down 32 Million Citizens Immediately
On March 18, 2020, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin ordered 32 million Malaysians to stay home. The directive was…
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Philippines Lockdown Forces Families to Choose Between Virus and Hunger
The enhanced community quarantine that began March 16 across Luzon presents a stark dilemma for millions of Filipino…
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Malaysia Imposes Sudden Nationwide Lockdown on 32 Million Citizens
On 18 March 2020, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin issued a nationwide directive that required roughly 32 million residents…
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Malaysia Imposes Nationwide Lockdown Due to Coronavirus Outbreak Immediately
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Filipinos raise concerns over ‘enhanced community quarantine’ amid coronavirus
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte intensified the government’s efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak by placing the entire Luzon…
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Japan and South Korea Hold Talks to Resolve Trade Dispute
Japan and South Korea have committed to further discussions on their ongoing trade dispute following a 16-hour video…
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Thai Airways and Airport Leaders Resign Amid Financial Crisis
On 12 March, Thai Airways president Sumeth Damrongchaitham submitted his resignation, and within hours Suvarnabhumi International Airport’s chief…
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Vietnam’s Gold Market Sees Significant Price Correction Amid Uncertainty
Amidst a shifting landscape in Vietnam’s precious metal sector, domestic gold market prices underwent a substantial correction during…
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Philippines Publishes Two-Way Coronavirus Travel Ban List
Manila, 12 Mar 2020 – The Philippine government on Thursday published a two-way roster of coronavirus travel bans:…
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Philippines declares health emergency, cancels public events amid coronavirus
National Security Threat Defines New Emergency Status President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines declared a state of public…
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Manila COVID-19 Cases Surge to 33 Amid Public Health Emergency
Health officials reported Wednesday that the capital’s confirmed coronavirus cases climbed to 33, up from 20 recorded two…
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Philippines adopts two-tier COVID border policy amid rising cases
Manila has formalised a two‑tier system for international travel amid the coronavirus outbreak, publishing separate lists on Thursday…
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Japanese drugmaker strives to develop coronavirus treatment
On 5 March 2020, Japan’s largest pharmaceutical firm, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, said it had begun developing a plasma-derived…
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Macau Suffers Worst Monthly Downturn in History Amid Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic delivered an unprecedented economic blow to Macau, the world’s largest gambling hub, as February 2020…
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COVID-19 Shutdowns Hit Samsung and LG Electronics Factories in South Korea
Global electronics supply chains are facing new disruptions as COVID-19 reached two major production facilities in Gumi, South…
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2 South Korean electronics giants close plants due to virus cases
Samsung Electronics and LG Innotek announced the temporary closure of manufacturing plants in Gumi, South Korea, on March…
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Samsung and LG Close Plants Amid South Korea COVID Outbreak
On March 2, 2020, Samsung Electronics and LG Innotek each announced the temporary suspension of operations at manufacturing…
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China’s Car Market Sees 90 Percent Sales Drop Overnight Suddenly
By late February 2020, the coronavirus outbreak had achieved what no economic downturn, tariff dispute or regulatory change…
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