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Singapore Moving Toward Living With Covid: Finance Minister
Singapore Finance Minister Lawrence Wong discusses Singapore’s covid strategy, reopening plans and his outlook for the economy. He speaks exclusively to Haslinda Amin on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Lam: Hong Kong’s Priority Is Resume Travel to Mainland
Oct.10 -- Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam discusses reopening Hong Kong’s borders. She speaks exclusively with Haslinda Amin on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
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EU Tech Chief ‘Not Concerned’ About Dependency on U.S. Tech
The European Union's technology chief Thierry Breton said he is “not concerned” about the use of data-mining software provided by Palantir Technologies Inc. and other U.S. software to analyze data about the spread of the coronavirus. "We...
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Singapore Seeks ‘Middle Path’ on Covid Reopening, Minister Says
Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung discusses the government's efforts in fighting the coronavirus pandemic and its plan to reopen the economy. Singapore has rapidly expanded access to vaccinations in recent weeks, opening immunization...
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J&J Says Vaccine Shows Strong Protection Against Delta Variant
Jul.01 -- Johnson & Johnson said that its single-shot coronavirus vaccine neutralizes the fast-spreading delta variant and provides durable protection against infection more broadly. Bloomberg’s Michelle Cortez reports on “Bloomberg...
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Medalist and Johns Hopkins Asst. Professor Tara Kirk Sell on Olympics
Jul.22 -- Tara Kirk Sell, assistant professor at John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and silver medalist in Athens at 2004 Olympics, discusses the Tokyo games, why this even is going to be different than those in the past and...
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Phuket’s Reopening Can Be Template: Banyan Tree Founder
Jun.30 -- Ho Kwon Ping, executive chairman of Banyan Tree Holdings Ltd., which has a diversified portfolio of hotels, resorts, spas, galleries, golf and residences, discusses the prospects for his businesses and the tourism industry amid...
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Johnson Reverses, Says He’ll Now Isolate After Covid Contact
Jul.18 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would isolate after being contacted by the U.K.’s test and trace program. His decision follows a backlash after he initially said he would take part in a daily testing program that allowed...
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Olympics Bubble Holds Up
Aug.01 -- The bubble system that’s separating the general population from the games seems to be holding up just right even as covid-19 cases in Tokyo hit a record high. Bloomberg’s Sophie Jackman reports on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
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South Korea to Impose Toughest Social Distancing in Seoul
Jul.08 -- South Korea is set to raise the social-distancing restrictions to the highest level in greater Seoul area for 2 weeks, starting July 12. Youkyung Lee reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
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Australian Sports Minister on 2032 Brisbane Olympics, Vaccinations
Jul.21 -- Australian Minister of Sport Richard Colbeck discusses Brisbane's successful bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032, the preparations that are needed, and the Tokyo Olympic Games that are officially kicking off...
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HSBC Favors Low-Yielding EMs Including China, S Korea
Andre de Silva, head of global emerging-market rates research at HSBC Holdings Plc, discusses the prospects for monetary policies, economies and bond markets in Asia and Russia. New Zealand’s central bank refrained from raising interest...
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RBNZ Keeps Rates Steady as Delta Variant Spreads
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand refrained from raising interest rates during a coronavirus outbreak and nationwide lockdown. Still, the central bank signaled it intends to start tightening monetary policy soon. Bloomberg Economics'...
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Tokyo Hits Record Covid Cases as Olympics Closing Nears
Aug.05 -- The Tokyo Olympics will conclude on Sunday. As the Games head towards the finish line the city reported a record of over 5,000 new Covid-19 cases and remains in a state of emergency. Kurumi Mori reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak:...
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White House Announces $2.7 Billion to Boost Vaccine Production
Sep.02 -- The U.S. government will allocate $2.7 billion to expand vaccine manufacturing, though its not yet clear which companies will receive the funds. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden’s booster plan is facing resistance from medical...
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Lam: Hong Kong Outbreak May Have Peaked
Hong Kong reported over 14,000 new covid cases on Sunday, the lowest daily total in three weeks. Chief Executive Carrie Lam says case numbers appear to have hit a peak. Bloomberg's Stephen Engle reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
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Israel Set to Offer 4th Covid-19 Shot
A new milestone in the fight against Covid-19. Israel is set to become the first country to begin administering a fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Bloomberg's Simone Foxman reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe."
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Beijing Covid Flareup Worsens With New Clusters at Cold Storage
A Covid cluster has been found among cold chain workers in Beijing. The latest cases adding to concerns about contaminated goods spreading the virus. Bloomberg's Emma O'Brien reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
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Hong Kong to Cut Quarantine for Close Contacts to 14 Days
Hong Kong will reduce government quarantine for close contacts of Covid cases to 14 days from 21 days. Meanwhile, China tightened restrictions on vehicles entering Shenzhenas new cases triggered mass testing of residents and truckers....
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Hong Kong Speeds Reopening as Covid Eases
As Chinese cities such as Shanghai and Beijing stick to Covid Zero principles, no matter the economic cost, Hong Kong is methodically moving toward opening up to the rest of the world. Bloomberg's Stephen Engle reports on "Bloomberg...
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China Calls for Targeted Covid Zero Approach
China's top leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to their Covid Zero approach while urging officials to be more targeted with their restrictions to avoid damage to the economy. Emma O'Brien reports on Bloomberg Television.
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Covid Protests Muted in China
Chinese authorities have deployed a heavy police presence in the capital and other major cities to prevent a repeat of the weekend's protests over anti-Covid measures. John Liu reports on Bloomberg Television.
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China Warns Against Questioning Covid Zero Strategy
China's top leadership is warning against criticizing the government's Covid Zero strategy, saying the containment policy can stand the test of history. Stephen Engle reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia."
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Shanghai Reports Record Daily Covid Deaths in Current Outbreak
Shanghai's covid outbreak is showing a few signs of abating even as the financial capital of 25 million people enters its fifth week since lockdown first began. Bloomberg's Stephen Engle reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia."