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U.S. new jobless claims slow as states reopen
First-time jobless claims continued to decline last week as states ease COVID-19 containment measures in the United States.
New study finds blood type affects risk of severe COVID-19 infection
A new genetic analysis of COVID-19 patients suggests that blood type might influence whether someone develops severe COVID-19.
Brazilian economic activity drops 9.73 pct in April
Economic activity in Brazil registered a 9.73 percent drop in April compared to March, marking the biggest decrease since records were kept in 2003.
ADB projects Bangladesh's economy to grow 4.5 pct in 2019-2020 fiscal
Gross domestic product (GDP) of Bangladesh is expected to grow by 4.5 in FY 2020 and 7.5 percent in FY 2021."
ECA pushes for unique economic diversification agenda for Central Africa
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is pushing for an industrial and economic diversification masterplan.
Kazakh first president Nazarbayev tests positive for COVID-19:
Nursultan Nazarbayev, the first president of Kazakhstan, has tested positive for COVID-19 and is on self-isolation.
Fitch lowers outlook on India to "negative"
Credit rating agency Fitch said it revised its outlook on India to "negative" from "stable" and affirmed the rating at "BBB-",.
ADB revises Philippine DGP growth forecast to shrink 3.8 pct in 2020
The Asian Development Bank revised down Philippine economic growth forecast to 3.8 percent contraction for 2020.
ADB slashes growth forecast for developing Asia to 0.1 pct in 2020
Developing Asia will barely grow in 2020 as containment measures to address the COVID-19 pandemic hamper economic activity and weaken external demand.
Several U.S. states hit record highs for COVID-19 cases
A host of U.S. states have seen sharp climb of COVID-19 cases in recent days, raising fears of a new wave.
French economy falls by 17 pct in Q2
France's national statistic bureau INSEE on Wednesday said the country's GDP fell by 17 percent in the second quarter (Q2) this year.
Chinese company Shandong Hi-Speed builds expressway in western Serbia
Chinese construction company Shandong Hi-Speed started the construction of an expressway in western Serbia on Wednesday.
Feature: Tourism rejuvenates old Silk Road town
Feature: Chinese digital company seeking growth in U.S.
To Sort Anbang’s Assets, Chinese Authorities Create Dajia
UBS: The globe is headed for a recession if U.S-China trade talks fails