China production declined despite loose restrictions starting December
BEIJING—China’s manufacturing activity contracted sharply in December for the third month in a row, according to official figures released Saturday, ...
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China growth ‘very likely’ to slow down on COVID surge
WASHINGTON, United States—A lower growth forecast is “very likely” for China this year and next, with easing Covid-19 restrictions bringing ...
Read moreCOVID rules stifled China’s exports, imports in November
BEIJING—China’s imports and exports plunged in November to levels not seen since early 2020, official figures showed Wednesday, as severe ...
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DOH seeking new alert system for COVID
The Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday they will be recommending a new alert system that will serve as a ...
Read moreChina’s July factory activity fell on soft demand
Beijing, China—China’s manufacturing activity logged a surprise drop in July, official data showed Sunday, on the back of weak demand ...
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Lacking tourism workers, Croatia recruits abroad
By Lajla Veselica ROVINJ, Croatia—Tourists are flocking back to Croatia after the pandemic decimated its vital travel industry, except the ...
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Battling COVID amid conflicting behaviors
"Why are we jeopardizing what healthcare workers have died for and are still laboring to achieve?" The Philippines is massively ...
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Looser restrictions powered 7.7% growth in fourth quarter
The relaxed COVID-19 restrictions in 2021 allowed the economy to breathe freely and regained its strength. The gross domestic product ...
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The economy and looser restrictions
The relaxed COVID-19 restrictions last year allowed the economy to breathe freely and regained its strength. The gross domestic product ...
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Doctors’ group cautions gov’t to put breaks on easing curbs
The Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) cautioned on Wednesday against further easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Metro Manila to Alert ...
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