The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Global cases have reached 8,176,296, according to Johns Hopkins University. The worldwide death toll has hit 443,765. To see how the disease has spread, view our virus tracker charts: […]
Reopening
Singapore says virus ‘under control’ as reopening hits phase 2
SINGAPORE — Singapore said Monday it will proceed with plans to reopen most of its economy and allow stores to resume business Friday as the country further eases coronavirus restrictions. Social gatherings of up to five people will be allowed, and restaurants will be able to accept dine-in guests. Coronavirus cases continue to rise […]
Greene King fits pubs with perspex screens and controlled toilets for reopening
‘Green light’ systems at toilet entrances and perspex screens at bars are among the safety measures Greene King has implemented in 1,700 pubs as they prepare to reopen. The company has invested £15m in its so-called “Pub Safe” set of standards which aim to protect staff and customers when pubs emerge from […]
US and UK take riskier path in dilemma over reopening economy
TOKYO/PARIS/WASHINGTON — Countries around the world are caught on the horns of a dilemma: prioritize reopening the economy or continue restricting activity to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus. A quick economic restart could brighten the picture for business, but risks prolonging the pandemic. The U.S. and Europe, which […]
Coronavirus latest: New York to start reopening June 8
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Global cases have reached 5,867,727, according to Johns Hopkins University. The worldwide death toll has hit 362,238. To see how the disease has spread, view our virus tracker charts: […]
Coronavirus latest: White House sees G-7 summit as ‘great reopening example’
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Global cases have reached 5,495,061, according to Johns Hopkins University. The worldwide death toll has hit 346,232. To see how the disease has spread, view our virus tracker charts: […]
Coronavirus latest: White House see G-7 summit as ‘great reopening example’
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Global cases have reached 5,495,061, according to Johns Hopkins University. The worldwide death toll has hit 346,232. To see how the disease has spread, view our virus tracker charts: […]
Coronavirus latest: Dow rises 600 points on economic reopening
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Global cases have reached 5,495,061, according to Johns Hopkins University. The worldwide death toll has hit 346,232. To see how the disease has spread, view our virus tracker charts: […]
Coronavirus latest: Tokyo prepares a 6-week reopening schedule
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Global cases have reached 5,101,400, according to Johns Hopkins University. The worldwide death toll has hit 332,876. To see how the disease has spread, view our virus tracker charts: […]
What China’s reopening tells us about the future of British stocks
Pent up demand: car sales rebound Not all consumer spending has been slow to recover. Rob Marshall-Lee, of BNY Mellon Investment Management, said April’s easing of lockdown restrictions has led to a rapid rebound in some types of consumption. “Speaking to many Chinese companies, some are pretty much back […]