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Malaysia extends measures to curb virus

Bloomberg Malaysia has decided to extend measures aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus infections until the end of the year. The government continues to require the use of face masks in public spaces while places where social distancing is difficult to uphold, including theme parks, will remain shut, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said in a televised speech. Foreign tourists ...

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Singapore’s local hire push threatens coveted expat jobs

Bloomberg Singapore has long been the city of choice for Western expats wanting an easy entrée into Asia. Clean, efficient, with low tax rates, it’s often seen as rivaling Hong Kong, especially with that city hit by street protests and unrest over China’s new national security law. Yet just when Singapore should be a magnet for global talent, some recruiters ...

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Berlin protest against virus restrictions ends in clashes

Bloomberg Police clashed with far-right protesters in Berlin and made about 200 arrests after tens of thousands of people rallied mostly peacefully against German restrictions to contain the coronavirus pandemic. An estimated 38,000 people took part in at least two rallies near key federal government buildings, according to broadcaster ARD. Later, violence erupted between law enforcement and about 3,000 far-right ...

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