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The outbreak of COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has posed a severe threat to global public health. The omicron variant is less pathogenic and causes more asymptomatic infections, thus the emergency phase might have passed. Many governments are rolling back restrictions, and, as of Dec 19, 2022, there are 153 countries without any travel restrictions (data from Travel Off Path). However, the omicron variant shows a greater propensity for human-to-human transmission than previous variants and the wild-type strain.

Those who drink sweetened coffee daily are up to 31% less likely to die within a 7-year follow-up than non-coffee drinkers. Those who drank unsweetened coffee were 21% less likely to die.

To maintain a stable financial system and achieve stronger growth, Bank Indonesia addressed challenges in terms in digitalisation, including inclusive finance and the development of digital currencies.

To accelerate investments in digital capabilities. Singapore has invested S$200 million that will go partly towards enhancing initiatives that help firms adopt cutting-edge digital solutions.

“Identification and Screening of Potential Bioactive Peptides with Sleep-Enhancing Effects in Bovine Milk Casein Hydrolysate”Journal of Agricultural