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A rebounding economy and a new trade deal are reasons why the outlook for Vietnam is positive despite the coronavirus pandemic, said Edward Teather of UBS Research.

The coronavirus has now killed more than 548,000 worldwide.

Hundreds of thousands of international students in the United States on F-1 and M-1 visas are faced with the prospect of having to leave the country mid-pandemic if their schools go fully online.

Chinese June inflation data is set to be released later on Thursday, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) for that month expected to be out at around 9:30 a.m. HK/SIN.

Scientists warned on Wednesday of a potential wave of coronavirus-related brain damage as new evidence suggested Covid-19 can lead to severe neurological complications, including inflammation, psychosis and delirium.

The question of whether kids might be a driver of transmission is key, especially as local officials decide whether and how to reopen schools in the fall.

Pompeo's remarks come two days after he said the U.S. was looking at potentially banning TikTok as well as other Chinese social media apps citing national security concerns.

Stocks rose as gains in major tech names such as Apple and Microsoft led the way even as coronavirus cases keep rising at a record pace.

The Facebook Oversight Board is stalling its launch as advertisers boycott the social media giant over content on its platforms.

Wray's comments come on the heels of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's threat to ban TikTok as well as other Chinese social media apps citing national security concerns.

J.K. Rowling, the author of the "Harry Potter" series, has criticized the relatively new "cancel culture" phenomenon in an open letter published in Harper's Magazine.

U.K. Finance Minister Rishi Sunak just announced the British government will invest £2 billion ($2.5 billion) to help more young people find jobs, with an additional £1.6 billion to be invested in training and apprenticeship programs.

Funding will focus on areas such as insulation to help boost the energy efficiency of homes.

Facebook's civil rights audit found the company made decisions which were "significant setbacks for civil rights."

Europe has largely opened its doors for summer travel, though many people are still cautious about traveling during a pandemic. One way to avoid crowds is to head to smaller European destinations.

The coronavirus pandemic has made securing an interview even more difficult for job hunters. But there are still common mistakes you can avoid to improve your chances, according to personal finance expert Ramit Sethi.

The last British governor of Hong Kong has accused the Chinese Communist Party of setting out to "destroy" the Chinese territory by implementing a national security law there.

U.K. Finance Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a back-to-work bonus scheme for businesses bringing furloughed employees back to work.

The diagnosis comes after Brazil's president consistently dismissed the threat of the virus for months.

Samsung is expected to unveil a new version of its Note smartphone.