wuhan virus death toll hits 42 as cases soar to nearly 1300 in china

Wuhan virus death toll hits 42 as cases soar to nearly 1,300 in China

A deadly viral outbreak in China has now killed 42 people, while the number of infected cases has soared to nearly 1,300, authorities said Saturday (Jan 25).
oil equities hit by fears over economic impact of deadly virus

Oil, equities hit by fears over economic impact of deadly virus

Fears over the global economic impact of the deadly China virus sent oil prices plunging more than 2 per cent on Monday (Jan 27) to extend last week's sell-off, while safe-haven assets including the yen and gold rallied.
china virus sends shockwaves through asia tourist industry

China virus sends shockwaves through Asia tourist industry

A deadly virus that has prompted travel restrictions in China is sending shockwaves through Asia's tourism industry, which has become increasingly reliant on growing numbers of Chinese visitors.
vast wuhan virus quarantine in china as cases emerge in europe south asia

Vast Wuhan virus quarantine in China as cases emerge in Europe, South Asia

A massive quarantine effort covering 13 cities was in effect in China on Saturday (Jan 25) aimed at containing a deadly virus, as the death toll climbed to 41 and the first cases of the disease were reported in Europe and South Asia.
china deploys army medics to overwhelmed virus epicentre

China deploys army medics to overwhelmed virus epicentre

The Chinese army deployed medical specialists Saturday (Jan 25) to the epicentre of a spiralling viral outbreak that has killed 41 people and spread around the world, as millions spent their normally festive Lunar New Year holiday under lockdown.
pm orders strict immigration control at border gates over corona epidemic

PM orders strict immigration control at border gates over Corona epidemic

Vietnam tightens control over immigration at border gates of roads, waterways, and airports as the new strain of Coronavirus spreads wider in China.
masks disinfectants in low supply as china virus spreads

Masks, disinfectants in low supply as China virus spreads

Pharmacies in Beijing and Shanghai were running low on surgical masks and disinfectants Wednesday (Jan 22) as a deadly new SARS-like virus spread ahead of the busy Chinese New Year travel period.
hong kong tourism stocks take hit as virus spooks investors

Hong Kong tourism stocks take hit as virus spooks investors

Tourism-linked stocks sank in Hong Kong on Tuesday (Jan 21) with investors spooked by confirmation that a deadly virus in China can be transmitted between humans, while confidence was also hit by Moody's decision to downgrade the city's credit rating.
china confirms 218 pneumonia cases as president xi urges top priority for protecting lives

China confirms 218 pneumonia cases as President Xi urges 'top priority' for protecting lives

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday (Jan 20) the country would curb the spread of an outbreak of pneumonia caused by a new coronavirus, state television reported.
chinese travellers unfazed as sars like virus spreads

Chinese travellers unfazed as SARS-like virus spreads

An outbreak of a mysterious virus has not deterred millions of people in China from packing into crowded trains as they head home for the Chinese New Year - but some are donning masks as a precaution.
quality to trump alleged slowdown

Quality to trump alleged slowdown

While the real estate market is going through momentary growth pains, Michael Piro, chief operating officer of Indochina Capital, discusses with Ngoc Huong how the domestic market recognises excellence, and which road the developer, real estate advisor, buyer, and seller will take.
us china have long way to go to resolve trade friction imf chief

US, China have long way to go to resolve trade friction: IMF chief

The United States and China still have a long way to go to resolve their trade disputes although the partial deal signed this week is a step forward, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Friday (Jan 17).
huawei exec set to fight canada court battle against us extradition

Huawei exec set to fight Canada court battle against US extradition

A Canadian court on Monday (Jan 20) will consider a US request to hand over Chinese tech executive Meng Wanzhou, whose arrest 13 months ago on fraud charges plunged Canada-China relations into a deep freeze.
us china trade deal brings optimism to vietnamese stock exchange

US-China trade deal brings optimism to Vietnamese stock exchange

Bank shares help the Vietnamese stock market post gains amidst news of a US-China trade deal, while reports of rent at new peaks and weaker outlook for real estate in 2020 weighed on property stocks.
whats in the new us china phase one trade deal

What's in the new US-China 'phase one' trade deal?

President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jan 15) signed a partial new trade deal with China, hailing it as an historic win for the United States after years of mishandled trade policy.