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S. Africa Has No Choice But to Reform Economy: Nedbank CEO
Jan.28 -- Mike Brown, chief executive officer at Nedbank Ltd., discusses the impact covid-19 has had on the South African economy, vaccine procurement and post-covid reforms. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe.”
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Moody’s Has Negative Outlook for 2021 Asia-Pacific Sovereigns
Jan.12 -- Christian de Guzman, senior vice president for sovereign risk group at Moody’s Investors Service, discusses his concerns about sovereign debt in Asia and his outlook for the sector. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
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New South Wales Announces Modest Changes to Virus Restrictions
Dec.22 -- Australia has eased some virus restrictions in New South Wales ahead of Christmas. Bloomberg’s Sybilla Gross reports on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
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Trump Asks Congress to Amend Covid Relief-Funding Package
Dec.22 -- President Donald Trump has issued a video via Twitter asking Congress to amend the covid relief bill, saying it contains unnecessary elements. He says he’d also like to see the size of the stimulus checks increased to $2,000....
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U.K.’s Johnson Wants Current Lockdown to 'Be the Last'
Feb.15 -- U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he will announce plans to lift national pandemic restrictions on socializing, shopping and traveling to work, including where possible target dates for when the curbs will be eased. He...
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China Approves Sinopharm's Covid Vaccine for General Use
Dec.30 -- China approves the country’s first coronavirus vaccine for general public use. China’s National Medical Products Administration gave its approval to a Covid-19 vaccine developed by state-owned China National Biotec Group Co.,...
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Covid Cluster in Sydney Northern Beaches Rises to 122 Cases
Dec.27 -- The cluster of Covid-19 infections that’s thrust Sydney’s Northern Beaches into lockdown has increased to 122 cases. Ed Johnson reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia."
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Europe Inches Toward Vaccine Certificates to Reopen Travel
Feb.26 -- Alexis Patelis, chief economic adviser to the Greek Prime Minister, discusses the issuing of vaccine certificates in Greece, what they are used for and how they can help tourism in the European Union. He speaks on “Bloomberg...
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Etihad Has First Fully Vaccinated Crew: CEO
Feb.10 -- Tony Douglas, chief executive officer at Etihad Aviation Group, discusses the aviation industry, the company’s vaccine passport and his business strategy. He speaks exclusively on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe.”
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Will the Emerging-Markets Rally Continue Into 2021?
Dec.09 -- Emerging-market watchers may be confident the rally will continue into 2021, but it’s the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccination programs that concerns them the most. A Bloomberg survey of 63 investors, strategists and traders found...
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Can Asia's Commercial Property Market Recover in 2021?
Dec.14 -- Anthony Couse, chief executive officer for Asia Pacific at commercial-property brokerage JLL, discusses the outlook for the region's real estate markets amid the coronavirus pandemic. He speaks with Rishaad Salamat and Haslinda...
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Hong Kong Airlines Continues to Look at Cost-Saving Initiatives
Jan.28 -- Chris Birt, director for service delivery at Hong Kong Airlines Ltd., discusses how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the private airline and its strategy. In December the carrier said it is making 250 flight attendants...
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U.S. Sets New World Daily Record of 1 Million Cases
More than one million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with Covid-19 on Monday. It's a record number of cases and the highest figure recorded by any country for a single day by a large margin. Bloomberg's Tim Loh reports on...
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Best & Worst Places to Be During Delta Surge
Aug.26 -- The delta variant is upending every model of success that has emerged in the last 18 months, sending countries that were once ranked as among the best places to be during covid tumbling. Bloomberg’s Rachel Chang reports on...
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India Is Well Prepared for Possible Next Wave: Apollo Hospitals
Jul.01 -- Suneeta Reddy, managing director of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd., India's largest health-care chain, discusses the country's Covid-19 vaccination program, the delta variant, and the possibility of another wave. A total of...
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HSBC: 'Underweight' S. Korea, 'Overweight' Philippine Stocks
Jul.11 -- Herald van der Linde, head of Asia Pacific equity strategy at HSBC Holdings Plc, discusses the outlook for the region's stocks amid the coronavirus pandemic, and the opportunities he sees. He speaks with Kathleen Hays and Haidi...
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Athletes, Coach Test Positive for Covid at Olympic Village
Jul.18 -- Three members of South Africa’s soccer squad and a rugby coach tested positive for Covid-19 in the Olympic Village, where athletes are housed during the competition. Tennis player Coco Gauff tested positive, ruling her out of...
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Which Vaccine Has the Highest Efficacy Against Delta?
Jul.19 -- Ben Cowling, professor of infectious disease epidemiology at the University of Hong Kong's School of Public Health who advises the government on the vaccination process, discusses vaccine efficacies. He also talks about his...
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Suntory CEO Niinami on Covid, Beverage Demand, Strategy
Takeshi Niinami, chief executive officer of Japan's Suntory Holdings Ltd., a closely-held beer and spirits maker, talks about the Covid-19 pandemic situation in the country, and how his company and the economy have been affected. Japan...
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Malaysia’s New Prime Minister Calls for Cooperation
Aug.23 -- Malaysia's new prime minister is calling for cooperation across parties in hopes of bringing stability to a nation that has seen three premiers in 18 months. Ismail Sabri Yaakob inherits a legacy of deep political divisions, a...
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Biden Says Nursing Home Staff Need to Be Vaccinated
Aug.18 -- President Joe Biden announces a new requirement that nursing homes ensure their staff are vaccinated in order to receive federal funding. He speaks at a press briefing. (Excerpt)
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Shanghai Reports Over 17,000 Covid Cases on Tuesday
Shanghai is reporting a record number of covid-19 cases again. Cases rising to 17,000 on Tuesday. Bloomberg's Emma O'Brien reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
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Hong Kong Records Spike in Covid Cases
Hong Kong health officials say they're facing a critical situation as the city reported nearly 700 new virus cases over the weekend. Bloomberg's Stephen Engle reports on "Bloomberg Markets: China Open."
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China Blasts 'Political' Travel Curbs
New Zealand says it has no plans to require visitors from China to provide negative Covid-19 test. But other countries like the US, Japan and Australia have imposed testing requirements on Chinese travelers. China said it would hit back...