China’s WuXi Biologics said on Monday it will sell its vaccine facility in Ireland to U.S. drugmaker Merck & Co for about $500 million. The Financial Times had reported in October that WuXi and WuXi…
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‘Not COVID, Don’t Panic’: Why the HMPV Outbreak in China Shouldn’t Cause Alarm
HMPV outbreak in China raises concerns, but experts say there’s no need to panic. What do we know about the virus? What are the symptoms? How does it spread?
China takes drastic measures to prevent spread of new virus
China is currently experiencing a surge in infections from a respiratory virus, leading to overcrowded hospitals as local authorities fear the onset of a new epidemic. The virus, identified as the human metapneumovirus (HMPV),
Trump says he and China’s Xi have been talking through aides
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have been speaking through representatives and he believes the two leaders will get along. “We’ve already been …
China’s export ban to push antimony prices to new highs
Antimony prices are likely to hit record levels as consumers seek alternative supplies following China’s latest export ban with growing trade tensions changing the dynamics around markets for critical …
China’s Xi cites corruption as ‘biggest threat’ to ruling Communist party
Corruption is the biggest threat to China’s Communist Party, President Xi Jinping said on Monday, in a clear warning that the ruling party is resolved to tackle a long-running problem that is now …
HMPV Vs Covid-19: Key Differences, Similarities, And Understanding The Risk Factors, As Per Doctor
The recent HMPV surge in China has raised concerns about another pandemic. While there are debates about its similarities with COVID-19, here are the details you should be aware of about this newly …
Why doctors are not panicking over HMP virus cases in Bengaluru – or the China outbreak
India’s health ministry on Monday confirmed two cases of the human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in Karnataka – two babies were found infected with the virus at a hospital in Bengaluru. This comes weeks …
China hurries to shore up sliding yuan and stock markets
China’s stock exchanges and central bank rushed to defend a tumbling yuan and falling stock markets on Monday, trying to soothe investors concerned about Donald Trump’s return to the White House and …
Chinese fast-food chain LXJ plans for IPO in Hong Kong
Chinese fast-food chain LXJ International has submitted an application for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. The move is aimed at raising capital to enable the company to further bolster …
China’s WuXi Biologics to sell Ireland vaccine facility to Merck for $500 million
China’s WuXi Biologics said on Monday it will sell its vaccine facility in Ireland to Merck for about $500 million.
Mint Primer | China’s new virus outbreak: what we know so far
A surge in respiratory infections in China has put in focus a little known virus—the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)—largely affecting children under the age of 14. The virus shares some similarities with covid-19,
Beijing-based cyber group protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacks
China has slammed a decision by the U.S. Treasury to sanction a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructure