Facebook, others restrict business travel to China as warnings grow
Facebook Inc and other global companies including LG Electronics Inc and Standard Chartered Plc are restricting travel to China, as the death toll from a flu-like virus rose above 100 on Tuesday.
Oil falls for sixth day as China virus raises global growth, demand concerns
Oil futures fell for a sixth session on Tuesday as the spread of a new virus in China and several countries raised concerns about a hit to economic growth and oil demand.
Stocks crumble as China virus toll mounts, safe havens in demand
Asian stocks extended a global selloff on Tuesday as China took more drastic steps to combat a deadly new coronavirus, while bonds shone on expectations central banks would need to keep stimulus flowing to offset the likely economic drag.
Stocks crumble as deadly coronavirus spreads, safe havens in demand
Asian stocks extended a global selloff on Tuesday as China took more drastic steps to combat the coronavirus, while bonds found favor on expectations central banks would need to keep stimulus flowing to offset the likely economic drag.
Britain seeks Huawei ‘solution’ as U.S. pressure mounts
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet senior ministers on Tuesday to decide whether to allow the use of equipment made by China’s Huawei in Britain’s future 5G mobile network.
As Britain decides, Europe grapples with Huawei conundrum
Britain’s decision on whether to allow Huawei to supply equipment for 5G mobile networks comes at a delicate time, with debate raging in European capitals over the security implications of reliance on Chinese technology.
Sainsbury’s targets 2040 for net zero emissions, criticizes UK goal
Sainsbury’s committed itself on Tuesday to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, a decade ahead of the British government’s own target which it said “isn’t soon enough”.
Mexico’s America Movil fined by regulator; calls it ‘illegal and disproportionate’
America Movil, the telecoms giant controlled by the family of Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, said on Monday that one of its subsidiaries had been fined 1.3 billion pesos ($69.53 million) by Mexico’s telecoms regulator.
Asian shares, bond yields fall as deadly coronavirus spreads
Asian shares slipped again on Tuesday as China took more drastic steps to combat the coronavirus, while bond yields fell globally on expectations central banks would need to keep stimulus flowing to offset the likely economic drag.
Beer, wine, spirit makers pledge age-restriction labels on drinks
Twelve leading beer, wine and spirits companies have pledged to put clear age-restriction labels on their drinks and set tighter controls on access to their online content in a bid to reduce underage drinking.
