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TopicCoronavirus crisis

Topic: Coronavirus crisis

Singapore’s GDP could shrink 7% this year, worst contraction since independence

As one of the world’s most open economies, Singapore has been severely hit by the slump in global trade and travel amid the coronavirus outbreak.

A huge mental health crisis awaits India post-Covid, but only the power of community will help

In the coming months, a massive mental health crisis awaits India due to unemployment, alcohol abuse, economic hardship, domestic violence and indebtedness.

Indian politics scripts modern-day Raag Darbari in Covid

If you thought India's leaders would rise above personal and political gains and people's miseries during Covid will change their behaviour, then you were mistaken.

In WHO, India must look past pressure to corner China

As the head of World Health Assembly’s executive board, India can drive the Covid-related efforts to ensure countries have wide access to drugs, diagnostics and vaccines.

FIEO expects 20% fall in export during FY21 over coronavirus pandemic

Federation of Indian Export Organisations, the apex body of exporters requested the govt to provide 2% additional MEIS support to all exports & 4% to labour-intensive sectors.

Covid-19 might succeed in finishing what Donald Trump started

Trump was fixated on the idea that trade is a battle US was losing and set about wrecking the system. With Covid-19, the world could see a reversal of globalisation.

Driver selfies with masks, checklist, 2 riders — Uber’s new safety measures to address Covid

Uber’s new safety guidelines also include a new updated feedback policy. It has also distributed masks, sanitisers and shower caps to its drivers in India.

Why coronavirus is making India’s politicians nervous

Old school leaders who believe in 'touch-and -feel politics' are faced with adapting to more tech-savvy ways of reaching voters in the Covid world.

Don’t take coercive action against small industries for non-payment of wages: SC to govt

The small industrial units had warned that making full payments will lead to their closure, and will cause permanent unemployment and adversely affect the economy.

World Bank approves another $1 billion to support India’s fight against Covid-19

This takes the total commitment from the World Bank towards emergency coronavirus response in India to USD 2 billion.

On Camera

Oli’s upcoming India visit shows the trust gap is narrowing. Nepal’s China card has limits

The ‘China card’ may have proved to be a useful tool for certain political parties in Nepal, but it cannot substitute for engagement with India.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

India provides Nepal with military equipment, medical supplies; PM Oli likely to visit next month

New Delhi: India has handed over military equipment, medical supplies, trained dogs and horses to the Nepalese Army Monday, ahead of Prime Minister K.P....

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?