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11.05.2020 / 16:23

Imax China Shares Climb After Beijing Says Cinemas Can Reopen

Shares in Imax China rose as much as 7.3 percent in Hong Kong trading Monday following news that the Chinese government will allow cinemas to reopen. Shares in other companies linked to the movie business similarly surged.

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Markets rally fizzle out after 2% gain on firm global shares

Indian stock markets rally fizzled out towards end of trading session after a 2% gain on Monday. As countries worldwide are opening up activities after lockdown, there were also warnings of new rise in infections in few countries. This has added to the uncertainty in markets. The BSE Sensex ended at 31,561.22, down 81.48 points or 0.26% while the 50-share index Nifty was at 9,239.20 down 12.30 points or 0.13%.

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Hong Kong protesters gather in shopping malls after Mother’s Day march denied

Riot police in Hong Kong grappled with pro-democracy protesters who gathered in shopping malls on Sunday to sing, chant slogans and flash hand signs after permission for a Mother’s Day march was denied.

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O’Toole vows to put ‘caveats’ on One China policy, urges ‘reckoning’ over coronavirus

Conservative leadership candidate Erin O’Toole says while he would not walk away from longstanding policies acknowledging Chinese claims over Hong Kong and Taiwan, he would modify them.

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Trump administration limits visas for Chinese reporters as coronavirus tensions flare

The Trump administration is tightening visa guidelines for Chinese journalists in response to the treatment of U.S. journalists in China, as tensions flare between the two nations over the coronavirus.

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Trump administration tightens visas for Chinese reporters

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration is tightening visa guidelines for Chinese journalists in response to the treatment of U.S. journalists in China, as tensions flare between the two nations over the coronavirus.

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New antiviral drug combo showing promise against Covid-19: Study

Scientists stressed on the need for larger phase 3 trials to examine the effectiveness of this triple combination in critically ill patients, adding that these early findings were only observed in patients with mild to moderate illness

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Rats are infecting humans with new strain of hepatitis - and scientists are 'baffled'

Rats have been infecting humans with a new strain of hepatitis E, scientists believe.

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EFL club buys coronavirus pod technology in bid to help resume season

An EFL club have purchased technology from Hong Kong that could increase the chances of football returning while another 40 are in talks.

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Stocks rise on hope that worst of economic plunge has passed

TOKYO – Asian shares surged Friday on optimism the worst of the economic fallout from the pandemic may be over, as Wall Street logged its biggest rally in a week.

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Asian shares mostly fall over pandemic, US trade worries

TOKYO – Asian shares were mixed Thursday as worries about the pandemic's damage to the global economy swirled with glimmers of hope about some regions reopening gradually to business as usual.

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Market LIVE: Sensex, Nifty seen under pressure; SGX Nifty down 1.4%

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06.05.2020 / 14:07

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How Disney World holidays may look as first park prepares to reopen

Disney World is one of many theme parks across the world that has taken a hit as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Market LIVE: Sensex, Nifty seen volatile; SGX Nifty hints at a cautious start

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Hong Kong to reopen theatres as coronavirus restrictions eased

Movie theatres across Hong Kong have been granted permission to reopen later this week after the local government announced its plans to ease restrictions on physical-distancing measures put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.

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05.05.2020 / 17:43

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Hong Kong to Reopen Cinemas as Virus Restrictions Are Eased

Hong Kong will allow cinemas to reopen on Friday as the local government begins easing social distancing restrictions put in place to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor on Tuesday announced that cinemas, along with fitness centers, gaming arcades and mahjong parlors, will reopen — but with a series of precautions in place, including temperature checks on patrons and distanced seating arrangements.

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Markets end nearly 1% lower after a volatile session

The BSE Sensex ended at 31,453.51, down 261.84 points or 0.83%. The 50-share index Nifty ended at 9,205.60, down 87.90 points or 0.95%

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Asian shares advance following rebound on Wall Street

BANGKOK – Shares advanced in Asia on Tuesday, lifted by a surge in oil prices and an overnight rebound on Wall Street thanks to a solid showing from big technology companies.

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Asian stocks to gain as oil rallies for fourth day

Asian stocks are poised for modest gains, with a few markets closed for holidays, following a late-session advance on Wall Street. Crude oil gained for a fourth consecutive day.

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Stock markets crash 6% as US-China tension rattles investors

MUMBAI: Indian stock markets succumbed to selling pressures on Monday as global weakness and concern around macros weighed on sentiment. Weak corporate earnings for March quarter also led to the fall. Benchmark indices saw their biggest single-day decline since 23 March.

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Stock futures, oil slide as week begins

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked widespread unemployment, but these companies are still hiring.

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Reliance bonds rise after Mukesh Ambani hastens debt-reduction plan

NEW DELHI : Reliance Industries Ltd. bonds gained to an almost two-month high after saying the group’s net debt would be slashed to zero ahead of a previously drawn schedule and talks to sell a stake in its energy unit to Aramco are on course.

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Markets drop in Asia on rising China-US tensions over virus

BANGKOK – Shares skidded in Asia on Monday as investors eyed rising tensions between the Trump administration and China over the origins and handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Indian equities seen under pressure on US-China tension; RIL, HUL in focus

MUMBAI: Indian stock markets may tick lower on Monday, in line with weakness in global peers. The dollar rose, oil prices fell and stock markets slipped in early deals today as rising tension between the US and China over covid-19 and growing unease at the gulf between asset prices and grim economic prospects turned investors cautious.

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Hong Kong airport trials disinfection booths that kill coronavirus 'within 40 seconds'

In the hopes of reducing the spread of coronavirus, Hong Kong International Airport has started trialling several new technologies.

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Asian shares rise on hopes for drug to treat coronavirus

TOKYO – Asian shares advanced on Thursday, riding a wave of optimism about a possible treatment for the coronavirus that set off a rally on Wall Street powerful enough to override data showing the U.S. economy had logged its worst quarterly performance since 2009.

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Musicals, Barry Bannan question and goalkeeper Kyle Walker in Man City bizarre moments of the season

Every season has its odd moments but this campaign feels to have been stranger than most in recent memory for Manchester City - even before the complete halt to football brought by the coronavirus pandemic.

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As virus infections dwindle, Hong Kong protests gain steam

HONG KONG – Demonstrators chanted pro-democracy slogans in a luxury mall in Hong Kong on Wednesday, the latest in a string of small but determined protests as the city's coronavirus outbreak slows.

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Noel Gallagher releasing 'lost' Oasis track

Noel Gallagher has thrilled Oasis fans after announcing the band is set to release a new single on Thursday.

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Noel Gallagher releasing ‘lost’ Oasis track

Noel Gallagher has thrilled Oasis fans by announcing that he will release a “lost” single on Thursday.

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Barclays CEO says 'putting 7,000 people in a building may be thing of the past'

LONDON : The coronavirus pandemic could permanently change how many bankers make the daily trudge into tightly packed city centre offices, Barclays CEO Jes Staley said on Wednesday.

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Hong Kong protests gain steam as China’s coronavirus infections dwindle

Demonstrators chanted pro-democracy slogans in a luxury mall in Hong Kong on Wednesday, the latest in a string of small but determined protests as the city’s coronavirus outbreak slows.

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Premier League clubs 'could use sanitising tunnels to get fans back into stadiums'

Premier League football could soon return thanks to "CLeanTech" pods that have been developed for a Hong Kong exhibition centre.

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Anti-viral spray costs £7 and can kill bugs like coronavirus for 'up to 90 days'

A revolutionary anti-viral coating that can protect surfaces such as doorhandles and table tops for 90 days has been developed by a team of scientists in Hong Kong.

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Asia shares mixed, eyeing economies reopening, central banks

TOKYO – Asian shares are mixed Tuesday as governments inch toward letting businesses reopen and central banks step in to provide cash to economies.

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Hong Kong scientists say new antiviral coating can protect surfaces for 90 days

Hong Kong: Researchers at a Hong Kong university say they have developed an antiviral coating which could provide 90 days of "significant" protection against bacteria and viruses such as the one causing COVID-19.

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Vicky Pattison felt ‘helpless’ during mother’s coronavirus battle

Vicky Pattison had fears over her mother’s life when she had previously tested positive for coronavirus earlier this year.

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Vicky Pattison shared fears her mum would die of coronavirus in devastating update

Vicky Pattison voiced her fears her mum would die of coronavirus.

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Satellite image of Kim Jong-un's North Korean base indicates ‘something major happening’

Satellite images of the North Korean base where Kim Jong-un is rumoured to have died indicate that "something major happening", it has been reported.

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Vicky Pattison left fearing for her mum Caroll's life after harrowing coronavirus battle

Vicky Pattison admitted she was left fearing for her mother's life earlier this year when she discovered she had tested positive for coronavirus.

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Kim Jong-un ‘alive, well and staying at holiday resort’ claims South Korean official

Kim Jong-un is ‘alive, well and staying at holiday resort’, a South Korean official has said following rumours of his death.

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Kim Jong-un health woes 'down to chain smoking, drinking booze and rich food'

Kim Jong-un's reported failing health could be down to his rich eating habits, experts have claimed.

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Asia Today: China reports 11 new virus cases, Singapore 931

BANGKOK – China on Sunday confirmed 11 more cases of the coronavirus and no new deaths for the 11th day in a row.

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The Son Lux and Landlady producer Ian Chang is a bit of a nomad. He was born in Hong Kong, lived in New York for 10 years, and is now a resident of Dallas. His first album 属 Belonging is the summation of a life spent on exploring new sounds in new place. It's heavily percussive and mostly instrumental, showcasing an expert light touch in using drums as a melodic tool.

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When and how North Korea will announce if Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un has died

Rumours surrounding North Korean despot Kim Jong-un's health have intensified today after several media reports have suggested he has died or is in a coma.

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North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un 'dead' or in 'vegetative state', according to reports

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is 'dead' or in a 'vegetative state' - according to media reports.

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Is Kim Jong-un dead? North Korean leader's health and who could replace him

Reports from Hong Kong on Saturday have suggested North Korea Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un passed away following botched heart surgery.

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Kim Jong-un 'dead' after North Korea leader 'has botched heart op' - reports

North Korea leader Kim Jong-un has died after his health declined following heart surgery earlier this month, according to a reporter in China.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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