A report by the International Labour Organization and UNICEF states that approximately 160 million children, over half of them aged between five and 11, are involved in child labour, the highest figures in 20 years. The report blames the COVID-19 pandemic for increasing both the rates of child labour and the hours worked. It also cautions that the amount of children entering the workforce could rise between nine and 46 million by the end of next year if the pandemic is not put under control and if they continue to lack access to important social services. 2021-06-10
Malaysia unveils an RM322.5 billion expansionary 2021 Budget to boost its domestic economic activity, according to government reports, as it grapples with the economic fallout of the pandemic and rising political uncertainty. 2020-11-6
Cirque du Soleil files for bankruptcy in Canada and cuts 3,500 jobs. 2020-06-29
Delta Air Lines says it will cancel all flights to Europe for the next 30 days. 2020-03-13
The United Kingdom's largest retailer Tesco say they will be restricting the sale of essential food and household items in response to fears of mass panic buying. 2020-03-9
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummets 1,800 points on opening, 500 points lower than pre-market futures trading. 2020-03-9