The efficacy of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine among kids aged six months to under five years was 80.3%. WASHINGTON: The Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine is safe and effective for children aged six months to under five years when given in three doses, the companies said in a statement Monday. The announcement comes as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planning … [Read more...] about Pfizer Covid vaccine for under-fives effective with three doses
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Teenagers grow micro business amid pandemic
LEARNING WHILE HELPING The David family (above) opened EZ “Sari-sari” store with the help of young philanthropists Ethan Qua (lower left) and Zachary Lee. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS During the darkest days of COVID-19 pandemic, one thing that shone through was the Filipinos’ indomitable “bayanihan” spirit. As Charles Dickens wrote, “it was the best of times, it was the worst of … [Read more...] about Teenagers grow micro business amid pandemic
Supporters of Indonesian preacher made threats linking 9/11 attacks against S’pore: Shanmugam
Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg Some supporters of Indonesian preacher Abdul Somad Batubara have made threats against Singapore that linked the 9/11 attacks against the city-state, Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam told reporters today (May 23). Somad, along with his six travel companions, were denied entry into … [Read more...] about Supporters of Indonesian preacher made threats linking 9/11 attacks against S’pore: Shanmugam
Philippines kicks off tightening cycle with first rate hike since 2018 and curb inflationary pressures
MANILA, May 20 (Reuters): The Philippine central bank raised interest rates for the first time since 2018 on Thursday night (May 19), joining peers around world in a rush to stem intensifying inflationary pressures that could derail the country's economic recovery. The central bank also said the strong economic rebound and labour market conditions in the first quarter provide … [Read more...] about Philippines kicks off tightening cycle with first rate hike since 2018 and curb inflationary pressures
Emerging markets: Bank Indonesia’s policy meeting on Tuesday awaited as Asian FX edges higher as dollar weakens
JAKARTA, May 23 (Reuters): Asian currencies overcame early market pressure to edge higher against a tepid US dollar on Monday, while the Singaporean dollar rose to a 2-1/2-week high after data showed the city-state witnessed its fastest rise in core inflation in a decade. South Korea's won and the Taiwanese dollar rose 0.3% and 0.1%, respectively, while the Thai baht and … [Read more...] about Emerging markets: Bank Indonesia’s policy meeting on Tuesday awaited as Asian FX edges higher as dollar weakens