Pandemic

Standard Chartered Plc said it would maintain a flexible attitude toward its employees’ working arrangements, bucking a trend among some of its Wall Street rivals that are ordering workers to return to office five days a week. After a recent assessment, the London-listed lender concluded that keeping the “current approach,…

A buyer’s market is once again on the horizon in the U.S., with inventory in many markets achieving or surpassing pre-pandemic levels. In this context, it is imperative that sellers and listing agents thoroughly comprehend the real risks that come from keeping a listing exclusive or private. That’s why we’re…

In the post-pandemic era, there has been a renewed interest to watch re-releases or special screenings of older classics on the big screen. Hence, many such shows often get sold out or have high occupancy. And when patrons travel from one part of the city to another only to realize…

India, China to 'expedite' restarting direct flights by AFP Staff Writers New Delhi (AFP) June 13, 2025 India said Friday it had agreed with neighbouring China to "expedite" the process to resume direct flights between them in a sign of further improvement in ties, although no timeline was given. Flights…

More than 50% of the physical toys that Hasbro produces are made in China. That has put the G.I. Joe and My Little Pony manufacturer squarely in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s turbulent trade war between the world’s two largest economies. “In February, and then again in April, and…

With support from the Pandemic Fund and in collaboration with PAHO/WHO, FAO, and the World Bank, six countries unite to build more resilient health systems Washington, DC, 13 June 2025 (PAHO/WHO)- A landmark initiative to boost pandemic preparedness and response in the Eastern Caribbean was officially launched this week in…

Orlando, Fla — A surge in mortality due to thyroid storm occurred in the US during 2020-2021, likely partially, but not entirely, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new analysis of people hospitalized with thyrotoxicosis in the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) between 2016 and 2021 showed. However, “the increased mortality…

The Manhattan market has been experiencing a prolonged post-pandemic occupancy recovery, despite strong ADR gains. Although legislative and supply changes should bolster this recovery, recent geopolitical factors and the tariffs and policy changes enacted by the new federal administration are expected to affect short-term hotel market trends. Our current demand…

Leaders of the FDA have published a list of new priorities for the agency. They want to deliver rapidly-approved cures and "unleash AI." AP Images Earlier this week, two new leaders of the US Food and Drug Administration published a list of priorities for the agency. Both Marty Makary and…

Navigating the Longer Road Back: The Recovery of Manhattan’s Hotel Market - Image Credit Unsplash    The Manhattan market has been experiencing a prolonged post-pandemic occupancy recovery, despite strong ADR gains. Although legislative and supply changes should bolster this recovery, recent geopolitical factors and the tariffs and policy changes enacted by…