LONDON — European stocks are expected to open lower on Thursday as concerns persist over the omicron Covid variant.

Asia

South Korea hits new COVID-19 record, halts quarantine exemptions to block Omicron
02/12/2021

Asia

South Korea hits new COVID-19 record, halts quarantine exemptions to block Omicron
02/12/2021

Asia

South Korea hits new COVID-19 record, halts quarantine exemptions to block Omicron
02/12/2021

WHO says omicron has been found in 23 countries across the world
Annika Kim Constantino

WHO: South Africa hospitalizations rising, but omicron severity still unclear

WHO: South Africa hospitalizations rising, but omicron severity still unclear

‘The crisis is not yet over’: Omicron variant could deal another blow to supply chains

‘The crisis is not yet over’: Omicron variant could deal another blow to supply chains

‘The crisis is not yet over’: Omicron variant could deal another blow to supply chains

World

First known US Omicron case found in fully vaccinated overseas traveller
2 hours ago

World

First known US Omicron case found in fully vaccinated overseas traveller
2 hours ago

The United States has confirmed its first case of the new, heavily mutated coronavirus variant called omicron, in Northern California.
The variant, initially known as B.1.1.529, was first detected in South Africa, the World Health Organization said.
Scientists will need a few weeks to determine how vaccines and treatments perform against the new variant.

The United States has confirmed its first case of the new, heavily mutated coronavirus variant called omicron, in Northern California.
The variant, initially known as B.1.1.529, was first detected in South Africa, the World Health Organization said.
Scientists will need a few weeks to determine how vaccines and treatments perform against the new variant.

The United States has confirmed its first case of the new, heavily mutated coronavirus variant called omicron, in Northern California.
The variant, initially known as B.1.1.529, was first detected in South Africa, the World Health Organization said.
Scientists will need a few weeks to determine how vaccines and treatments perform against the new variant.

The United States has confirmed its first case of the new, heavily mutated coronavirus variant called omicron, in Northern California.
The variant, initially known as B.1.1.529, was first detected in South Africa, the World Health Organization said.
Scientists will need a few weeks to determine how vaccines and treatments perform against the new variant.

The United States has confirmed its first case of the new, heavily mutated coronavirus variant called omicron, in Northern California.
The variant, initially known as B.1.1.529, was first detected in South Africa, the World Health Organization said.
Scientists will need a few weeks to determine how vaccines and treatments perform against the new variant.

CDC confirms first U.S. case of omicron Covid variant has been detected in California

CDC confirms first U.S. case of omicron Covid variant has been detected in California

CDC confirms first U.S. case of omicron Covid variant has been detected in California

Adventa to rebound towards recent high, says RHB Retail Research
Surin Murugiah
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theedgemarkets.com

December 01, 2021 07:25 am +08

Adventa to rebound towards recent high, says RHB Retail Research
Surin Murugiah
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theedgemarkets.com

December 01, 2021 07:25 am +08

Hong Kong bans non-resident arrivals from 13 more countries due to Omicron

Hong Kong bans non-resident arrivals from 13 more countries due to Omicron

Hong Kong: Vaksin Covid-19 sedia ada mungkin tidak dapat melawan varian baharu Omicron dan suntikan baharu mengambil masa berbulan-bulan untuk dibangunkan, kata Ketua Pengeluar Vaksin Amerika Syarikat (AS), Moderna kepada Financial Times.

Ketua Eksekutif Moderna, Stephane Bancel berkata, data berhubung keberkesanan vaksin semasa terhadap varian baharu itu hanya akan diketahui dalam dua minggu lagi tetapi saintis tidak optimis mengenainya.

Hong Kong: Vaksin Covid-19 sedia ada mungkin tidak dapat melawan varian baharu Omicron dan suntikan baharu mengambil masa berbulan-bulan untuk dibangunkan, kata Ketua Pengeluar Vaksin Amerika Syarikat (AS), Moderna kepada Financial Times.

Ketua Eksekutif Moderna, Stephane Bancel berkata, data berhubung keberkesanan vaksin semasa terhadap varian baharu itu hanya akan diketahui dalam dua minggu lagi tetapi saintis tidak optimis mengenainya.

Hong Kong: Vaksin Covid-19 sedia ada mungkin tidak dapat melawan varian baharu Omicron dan suntikan baharu mengambil masa berbulan-bulan untuk dibangunkan, kata Ketua Pengeluar Vaksin Amerika Syarikat (AS), Moderna kepada Financial Times.

Ketua Eksekutif Moderna, Stephane Bancel berkata, data berhubung keberkesanan vaksin semasa terhadap varian baharu itu hanya akan diketahui dalam dua minggu lagi tetapi saintis tidak optimis mengenainya.

Adding to the fears, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:REGN) said its COVID-19 antibody treatment and other similar drugs could be less effective against the Omicron variant.

Adding to the fears, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:REGN) said its COVID-19 antibody treatment and other similar drugs could be less effective against the Omicron variant.

Adding to the fears, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:REGN) said its COVID-19 antibody treatment and other similar drugs could be less effective against the Omicron variant.

Moderna, Regeneron, Meta Platforms Fall Premarket;

Moderna, Regeneron, Meta Platforms Fall Premarket;

Moderna, Regeneron, Meta Platforms Fall Premarket;

HONG KONG/SYDNEY (Reuters) - The chief executive of drugmaker Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) set off fresh alarm bells in financial markets on Tuesday with a warning that existing COVID-19 vaccines would be less effective against the Omicron variant than they have been against the Delta variant.

HONG KONG/SYDNEY (Reuters) - The chief executive of drugmaker Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) set off fresh alarm bells in financial markets on Tuesday with a warning that existing COVID-19 vaccines would be less effective against the Omicron variant than they have been against the Delta variant.

29-Nov-2021 Insider EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND BOARD (a substantial shareholder) disposed 500,000 shares on 24-Nov-2021.

29-Nov-2021 Insider DATUK BALACHANDRAN A/L GOVINDASAMY (a substantial shareholder) acquired 950,000 shares on 29-Nov-2021.
29-Nov-2021 Insider DATUK BALACHANDRAN A/L GOVINDASAMY (a company director) acquired 950,000 shares on 29-Nov-2021.

29-Nov-2021 Insider EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND BOARD (a substantial shareholder) disposed 500,000 shares on 24-Nov-2021.

29-Nov-2021 Insider EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND BOARD (a substantial shareholder) disposed 500,000 shares on 24-Nov-2021.

Moderna says an omicron variant vaccine could be ready in early 2022

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26-Nov-2021 Quarter Result Quarter Result on 30-Sep-2021[#0] QoQ - -1,012.36% YoY - -64.48%.

European Stock Futures Sharply Lower; New Virus Strain Raises Lockdown Fears
Stock Markets
By Peter Nurse Investing.com - European stock markets are expected to open sharply lower Friday on concerns a new Covid variant...

European Stock Futures Sharply Lower; New Virus Strain Raises Lockdown Fears
Stock Markets
By Peter Nurse Investing.com - European stock markets are expected to open sharply lower Friday on concerns a new Covid variant...

European Stock Futures Sharply Lower; New Virus Strain Raises Lockdown Fears
Stock Markets
By Peter Nurse Investing.com - European stock markets are expected to open sharply lower Friday on concerns a new Covid variant...

25-Nov-2021 Insider EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND BOARD (a substantial shareholder) disposed 1,000,000 shares on 22-Nov-2021.

25-Nov-2021 Quarter Result Quarter Result on 30-Sep-2021[#3] QoQ - -73.68% YoY - -31.34%.

World Health Organization says more than 60% of the world's cases and deaths were in Europe over the last week
It warns against a "false sense of security" created by vaccines and stresses the need to be cautious

World Health Organization says more than 60% of the world's cases and deaths were in Europe over the last week
It warns against a "false sense of security" created by vaccines and stresses the need to be cautious

Singapore reports 2,079 new COVID-19 cases and 6 deaths; ICU utilisation rate rises slightly
15 hours ago