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Alibaba's earnings increased 58 percent on the back of another record "Singles Day"

Alibaba Earnings Surge 58 Pct On 'Single's Day' Boost

Alibaba earnings surge 58 pct on 'Single's Day' boost

Japan Woman With Coronavirus Dies As Cruise Ship Cases Soar

Passengers are asked to keep their distance from each other

Japan woman with coronavirus dies as cruise ship cases soar

Coronavirus Clouds Global Events After Hitting Schedules Of Mobile World Congress, F1

Mobile World Congress in Barcelona called off over new coronavirus fear

Organizers of major international events in Asia are struggling to decide if to scale back, postpone or cancel the events in view of the rapid spread of the coronavirus.

The Westerdam approaches Sihanoukville, where it is expected to dock

US Cruise Ship Blocked Over Virus Fears Docks In Cambodia

US cruise ship blocked over virus fears docks in Cambodia

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Chinese authorities are tapping their propaganda powers to combat the new coronavirus

Man Threatens To Set Himself On Fire As Police Cancel His Birthday Dinner Party Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Large public gatherings, including banquets and parties are banned in China as authorities struggle to rein in the outbreak.

The Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament attracts fans from all over the world

Hong Kong, Singapore Rugby Sevens Postponed Over Virus

Hong Kong, Singapore rugby sevens postponed over virus

Quarantines have cut into driving and travel more generally, causing a drop in demand in oil in China and the world as a whole

COVID-19 Causing First Drop In Oil Use In Decade: IEA

COVID-19 causing first drop in oil use in decade: IEA

Japanese auto giant Nissan is struggling with weak demand and fallout from the arrest of former boss Carlos Ghosn

Nissan Downgrades Forecasts As 9-month Net Profit Plunges

Nissan downgrades forecasts as 9-month net profit plunges

Charles Munger

Buffett Associate Munger Says Decline In Innovation Is A Bigger Market Worry Than Coronavirus

Longtime Warren Buffett associate and investor Charlie Munger considers domestic political and financial upheavals as equally impactful to the U.S. market as coronavirus and Chinese investing habits.

Checkpoints have been set up around Son Loi farming region near Hanoi after six cases of the deadly new coronavirus were found there

Vietnam Quarantines Area With 10,000 Residents Over Coronavirus

Vietnam quarantines area with 10,000 residents over coronavirus

At full capacity, Chinese factories can produce around 20 million masks a day

As China Needs Virus Masks, Phone And Diaper Makers Fill Void

As China needs virus masks, phone and diaper makers fill void

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the decision to further extend the ban on travellers from China will be taken week-to-week

Australia Extends Ban On Visitors From China

Australia extends ban on visitors from China

German nationals evacuated Wuhan wait on a bus to be taken to quarantine after arriving at Frankfurt airport

Foreigners Stranded In Wuhan By Virus Tell Of Fear And Rations

Foreigners stranded in Wuhan by virus tell of fear and rations

Neighbours are being encouraged to report on each other as the Chinese government seeks to halt the spread of the coronavirus

China Coronavirus Update: 2 Russians Escape Quarantine, Woman Jumps Off Window

Russian media is telling the tale of two Russian women that escaped hospital quarantine after returning from China.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte revealed he was suffering from an autoimmune illness during a visit to Russia

Trump Mocks Duterte's Decision To End US-Philippines Military Pact: 'We'll Save Money'

Trump claims the abrogation by Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte of a key treaty crimping China's expansionism is no big deal.

China is struggling to contain the virus in Wuhan

US Coronavirus Test Kits Are Flawed And 'Inconclusive', CDC Confirms

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is playing damage control after it sent flawed Covid-19 testing kits to all 50 states.

Chinese authorities are tapping their propaganda powers to combat the new coronavirus

Beijing Mobilises The Masses In 'People's War'

Beijing mobilises the masses in 'people's war'

The National Stadium will be the main venue for the Tokyo Olympic Games

Tokyo Olympics Boss Blasts 'Irresponsible Rumours' Over Virus Shutdown

Tokyo Olympics boss blasts 'irresponsible rumours' over virus shutdown

Investor fears about the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak appeared to ease after Fed chair Jerome Powell's comments to Congress members

Stock Markets Climb Worldwide As Economic Concerns Over Virus Ease

Stock markets climb worldwide as economic concerns over virus ease

European tariffs have caused sales of US whiskey to drop by more than 25%

Dried Out: Trade War Cuts US Whiskey Sales To EU

Dried out: trade war cuts US whiskey sales to EU

As organisers were considering whether to cancel this year's Mobile World Congress, workers were hanging up the 'welcome' sign at the Barcelona venue

Coronavirus Update: Mobile World Congress In Barcelona Called Off Due To Outbreak

The conference had been scheduled for Feb. 24-27.

Traders at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on January 29, 2020; Government data show slowing economic growth in the US

Wednesday's Stock Market Close: US Equities Jump To Record Highs In Defiance Of Virus Fears

U.S. stocks closed higher Wednesday despite continuing virus worries

Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom and Nokia are the latest major tech companies to announce they will skip the Mobile World Congress

World Mobile Congress Cancelled Over Coronavirus Fears

World Mobile Congress cancelled over coronavirus fears

Germany's trade surplus narrowed last year

Coronavirus Update: Virus May Push Germany Into Recession Due To Close Trade Links

The impact of coronavirus in China may sink Germany into recession

A man wearing a protective face mask walks on an overpass in Shanghai's Lujiazui financial district as officials announce the postponement of the April 19 Formula One Grand Prix

Chinese F1 Grand Prix Postponed Over Coronavirus Fears

Chinese F1 Grand Prix postponed over coronavirus fears

Washington has warned that allowing Huawei to supply critical parts of 5G infrastructure on national security grounds

Huawei News: Chinese Telecom Giant Can Covertly Enter US Networks And Steal Confidential Information, Trump Officials Say

Huawei has swiftly shot back at the claims.

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