Category Archives: Syndicated
Tim Tam maker Arnott’s loses 50 jobs in first cuts since KKR buyout
By Scott Murdoch and Byron Kaye HONG KONG/SYDNEY (Reuters) - Arnott's, maker of Tim Tam biscuits and other snacks, is shedding about 50 staff, a representative told Reuters, the first such cuts since ...
Jun 29, 2020
Chinese researchers warn of new virus in pigs with human pandemic risk
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - A new flu virus found in Chinese pigs has become more infectious to humans and needs to be watched closely in case it becomes a potential "pandemic virus", a study said, although ...
Jun 29, 2020
World Bank sees Thai economy shrinking by at least 5% this year
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's economy is expected to be severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, shrinking by at least 5% this year and taking more than two years to return to pre-pandemic GDP out...
Jun 29, 2020
Germany’s confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 498 to 194,259: RKI
BERLIN (Reuters) - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 498 to 194,259, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Tuesday. The death toll...
Jun 29, 2020
Japan says coronavirus border controls in place, adding 18 countries to entry ban
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese government said existing border restrictions would remain in place except in cases involving humanitarian reasons. The country said it would add 18 countries to its entr...
Jun 29, 2020
India’s first COVID-19 vaccine candidate approved for human trials
(Reuters) - Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for human trials, making it India's first domestic candidate to get the green light from the government's drug regulator as cases surge ...
Jun 29, 2020
China’s parliament passes national security law for Hong Kong, Cable TV says
HONG KONG (Reuters) - China's parliament passed national security legislation for Hong Kong on Tuesday, the city's Cable TV reported, setting the stage for the most radical change to the former Britis...
Jun 29, 2020
Los Angeles delays movie theater reopenings after rise in coronavirus cases
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Monday announced he was taking a "hard pause" on when movie theaters in the city can reopen, citing an increase in coronavirus cases. Los Ang...
Jun 29, 2020
Australia’s Freedom Foods CEO Rory Macleod resigns
(Reuters) - Australia's Freedom Foods Group said on Tuesday Chief Executive Rory Macleod had resigned, days after he went on leave and the cereal and snacks maker tapped advisers to probe its financia...
Jun 29, 2020
South Australia state cancels border reopening after virus spike
SYDNEY (Reuters) - South Australia, one of several states in the country to close domestic borders, on Tuesday cancelled its scheduled reopening to other parts of the nation, citing a spike in coronav...
Jun 29, 2020
