The need for a booster shot for Covid-19 vaccines and the efficacy for a mixed shot will be determined next week by the Vaccine Selection Technical Working Group.

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The hospitality industry including short-term rentals (STAs) and hotels have been left reeling from the impact of the pandemic, and many wonder whether the sector has the ability to bounce back once borders reopen and vaccinations settle the dust.

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English has served as the default language of communication in the business world for a very long time. But with more people traveling, migrating, and learning new languages, English may soon lose its place as the lingua franca in business. Plus, with AI and machine learning able to translate various languages on the fly, the need of a single “bridging” language may be gone altogether.

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More companies are taking measures to make sure their workers are fully vaccinated, including allowing only those who have been inoculated to enter the workplace. In line with this, International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Azmin Ali expressed support for this as long as the intent is to make workplaces safer and better.

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‘EMCO’ seems to be the word of the year, as local states and districts move in and out of the dreaded lockdown imposed by the government. As a reminder, the end of one EMCO in no way guarantees another won’t be imposed with immediate effect. Under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act, we could see entire states being put under these orders until the end of 2021.

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The Malaysia Competition Commission is monitoring food delivery platform companies following public complaints over the imposition of exorbitant commission fees and the price of food and beverages.

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No one’s waiting for the recess bell more than school canteen operators around the country. Some 30 percent of government school canteen operators have reportedly already called it quits, while many others are struggling to stay afloat due to loss of income.

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Eatery operators and retailers still hold out hope in light of discussions on eased restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals.

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On July 6, a new law was passed in Singapore introducing digital birth and death certificates, legislation that will potentially render paper documents of this nature a thing of the past. With a high level of concern for security risk and a lingering distrust in State-run digital solutions due to contact tracing apps, experts believes it is critical to explore the potential privacy concerns that could arise from digital birth certs.

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A proper vaccination programme and an adoption of digital solutions for safe travel are the only ways towards restarting tourism globally, according to a report by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation.

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