Sportswear maker Puma proposes suspending dividend due to virus
German sportswear maker Puma proposed on Friday to suspend its 2019 dividend given the impact of the coronavirus pandemic....
Britain’s coronavirus peak will be in next few weeks, health minister says
The peak of the United Kingdom’s coronavirus outbreak will be slightly sooner than previously thought and will come in the next few weeks, Health Secretary...
Hungary to unveil pandemic fund on Saturday, detailed plans on Tuesday
Hungary will introduce a new pandemic fund on Saturday and work out the details of the country’s biggest economic stimulus package by Tuesday, Prime Minister...
Pakistan, Bangladesh try to stop Friday prayers to avert coronavirus spike
Police in Pakistan will enforce a strict lockdown to prevent people from going to mosques to offer Friday prayers and fuel a rise in coronavirus...
China’s Hubei province reports four new coronavirus deaths as of April 2
Mainland China reported 31 new confirmed coronavirus cases, including two locally transmitted infections, the country’s National Health Commission said on Friday....
China advises foreign diplomats to stop coming to Beijing
China’s foreign ministry is advising foreign diplomats to stop coming to Beijing, after the country temporarily banned most foreigners from entering to prevent a resurgence...
Live practice games a ‘beam of light’ for baseball-starved Korean fans
For student Kim Jin-won, watching his favourite baseball team’s practice games live on YouTube is a rare slice of happiness while stuck at home during...
Coronavirus threatens to knock South Korea off 5G leadership perch
South Korea is struggling to retain its lead in global next-generation 5G telecom services, as the coronavirus pandemic further cools sentiment of consumers whose interest...
Global coronavirus cases surpass one million
Global coronavirus cases surpassed 1 million on Thursday with more than 52,000 deaths as the pandemic further exploded in the United States and the death...
Wuhan official urges vigilance as China plans to mourn coronavirus ‘martyrs’
The top official in Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus epidemic in China, warned residents to stay vigilant and avoid going out, even as the...