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01.04.2020 / 10:41

Asia-Pacific deal activity drops 18.6% due to coronavirus

A total of 215 deals were announced in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region during the week ended 29 March 2020, according to GlobalData’s deals database.

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Asian shares skid on virus worries, bleak BOJ survey

TOKYO – Asian shares mostly fell Wednesday, on continuing worries about the economic fallout from the pandemic as reports of coronavirus cases keep surging in various regions.

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Trump, Putin discuss oil, Japan stops some postal services

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments on Wedy related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.

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Mint Covid Tracker: Kerala, Andhra Pradesh see biggest daily surge in coronavirus cases

India’s coronavirus curve has steepened, with confirmed cases now doubling in five days

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Fujifilm starts clinical trial of its anti-flu drug to treat coronavirus

Tokyo: Japan's Fujifilm has begun clinical trials to test the effectiveness of its anti-flu drug Avigan in treating patients with the new coronavirus, after reports of promising results in China.

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Naomi Campbell on self-isolation: 'We Cannot Come Out Of This The Same'

Naomi Campbell is taking quarantine very seriously. In a recent interview with Access Hollywood, the 49-year-old model discussed the ongoing viral outbreak and subsequent quarantine.

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Sensex, Nifty rally on global cues, but see worst fall in 11 years in FY20

Indian stock markets ended nearly 4% higher on Tuesday, mirroring the confidence in global markets after Chinese manufacturing activity rose. The BSE Sensex ended at 29,468.49, up 1,028.17 points or 3.62%, while the 50-share index Nifty closed at 8,597.75, up 316.65 points or 3.82%.

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Tinsley Mortimer reveals destination wedding to fiancé Scott Von Kluth is on hold due to COVID-19

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, The Real Housewives of New York City star Tinsley Mortimer was forced to put her destination wedding to her millionaire fiancé Scott Von Kluth on hold for the foreseeable future.'We were thinking about doing something in Japan. And clearly, anything in Asia was then all of a sudden, completely off limits,' the 44-year-old reality star told E! News on Tuesday.'We're at a time in our lives right now that we really just don't know what's going on and where we can travel and what we can do.

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Real Housewives Co-Stars to Her Wedding?

Talk about a frustrating time to be wedding planning! The Real Housewives of New York City star Tinsley Mortimer is giving a wedding update amid the coronavirus pandemic after getting engaged to fiancé Scott Kluth back in November 2019. The Bravolebrity tells E! News she and Scott are obviously reassessing their original ideas given the outbreak of COVID-19 but it's been hard to commit to anything at this point.

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Global stocks drift higher after China’s economy shows signs of rebound

Global shares were mostly higher after China reported strong manufacturing data, extending an overnight rally on Wall Street.

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Stock futures trade higher after Monday's rally

NEW YORK - U.S. equity futures are trading higher after the S&P 500 rose for a fourth session in the last five to begin the week.

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Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street health-care-led rally

TOKYO – Asian shares were mixed after some benchmarks lost earlier gains Tuesday, following a rally in U.S. stocks that mostly was spurred by health care companies' announcements of developments that could aid in the coronavirus outbreak.

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The countdown clock is clicking again for the Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO – The countdown clocks have been reset and are ticking again for the Tokyo Olympics.

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Market LIVE: Sensex, Nifty seen firm; SGX Nifty indicates positive start

Welcome to Mint live blog. Track this space for latest news and updates on stock markets.

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Markets seen cautious; Asian shares up on China PMI data

Indian stock markets likely to be cautious in Tuesday’s trade tracking global cues. Asian shares managed a tentative rally on Tuesday as factory data from China held out the hope of a rebound in activity even as other countries across the globe all but shut down.

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Japan banning foreign nationals from country amid 'level 3' coronavirus warning

Japan is set to ban foreign nationals from the country following an explosive surge in coronavirus cases, it has been reported.

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Ken Shimura, a popular comedian in Japan, has died after contracting the coronavirus, becoming the country's first known celebrity victim of the disease. He was 70.

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Asia stocks rise with US futures; Yen retreats

U.S. stock futures saw modest gains and most Asian shares were higher on Tuesday, adding to signs that global risk assets might have seen their lows for the coronavirus, at least for now.

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Markets continue to slide as investors fear economic fallout

MUMBAI : Indian equity markets continued the downward march on Monday, as investors spooked by the economic fallout of the covid-19 pandemic continued to dump Indian stocks to conserve cash.

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Liverpool avoid Mohamed Salah blow following Tokyo Olympics decision

Liverpool have received a boost after the newly announced dates for next summer's Olympics mean Mohamed Salah misses out on a four month absence.

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Tokyo Governor Singles out Music Venues as Breeding Ground for Coronavirus

TOKYO — As speculation mounted that a spike in infections would trigger a lockdown in Japan's capital, Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike singled out live music venues and nightlife spots as breeding grounds for the coronavirus.At a press conference on Monday, Koike said that bars, clubs and karaoke parlors are high-risk areas because they are often enclosed and don't have good ventilation.

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Japanese comedian Ken Shimura dies from coronavirus at age 70

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Influenza drug Favipiravir being tested to treat COVID-19

The influenza antiviral favipiravir was tested in clinical trials with COVID-19 patients in China and showed a shorter viral clearance time than the control group that received the anti-HIV combo lopinavir/ritonavir. Credit: Antipina Daria via Shutterstock.

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Comedian Ken Shimura Dead at 70 From Coronavirus Complications

Famous Japanese comedian Ken Shimura has tragically passed away at the age of 70 after suffering from Coronavirus complications.

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Ken Shimura, ‘Japan’s Robin Williams,’ dies from coronavirus at 70

Beloved Japanese comedian Ken Shimura has passed away a week after contracting the coronavirus. He was 70.

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Japanese Comedian Ken Shimura Dies From Coronavirus at 70

Japanese comedian Ken Shimura, who was hospitalized last week after being infected with the novel coronavirus, has died. He was 70.

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The Tokyo Olympics Officially Has a New Start Date for 2021

The Tokyo officially has a new start date after being due to the pandemic."The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will be celebrated from 23 July to 8 August 2021," the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Monday, March 30. The Paralympic Games will follow, running from August 24 through September 5."With this announcement, I am confident that, working together with the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the Japanese Government and all our stakeholders, we can master this unprecedented challenge," IOC President Thomas Bach said, per .

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Oil price plunges to 2002 lows amid global coronavirus shutdown

Oil took another stomach-churning 8 per cent dive on Monday and world shares buckled again as fears mounted that the global coronavirus shutdown could last for months.

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Tokyo Olympics to commence on 23 July, 2021

The Tokyo Olympics will take place between 23 July and 8 August next year after the Games were postponed for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021

TOKYO (AP) - The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.

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New Dates Announced for 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics After Coronavirus Delay

Update 3/30/20: We know now when the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics will take place, after the event was delayed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, the government of Japan, and affiliated organizations announced that the Summer Games will take place from July 23, 2021, until August 8, 2021. The Paralympic Games will follow from August 24, 2021, until September 5, 2021.

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Postponed Tokyo Olympics to open 23 July next year

The Tokyo Olympics will begin on July 23 next year, organisers said on Monday, after the coronavirus forced the historic decision to postpone the Games until 2021.

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Summer Olympics 2020 Officially Rescheduled - See the New Dates

The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan have officially been postponed until July 2021 and new dates have been revealed.

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Coronavirus: Tokyo Olympic president, IOC’s Bach set to discuss new dates for games

Tokyo Olympic President Yoshiro Mori said Monday he expects to talk with IOC President Thomas Bach this week about potential dates and other details for the rescheduled games next year.

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Ken Shimura dead - Comic becomes first Japanese star to die from coronavirus aged 70

Ken Shimura has become the first Japanese celebrity to die from coronavirus aged 70.

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Olympics organisers in talks to hold opening ceremony on 23 July, 2021: Report

The International Olympics Committee last week postponed the Games which were scheduled to begin in July this, because of the coronavirus pandemic

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Japanese comedian Ken Shimura dies aged 70 after contracting coronavirus

Japanese comedian Ken Shimura has died aged 70 from pneumonia after contracting coronavirus.

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Tokyo Olympic head expects call from IOC's Bach on new date

TOKYO – Tokyo Olympic President Yoshiro Mori said Monday he expects to talk with IOC President Thomas Bach this week about potential dates and other details for the rescheduled games next year.

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Asian shares extend losses as toll from pandemic surges

BANGKOK – Asian markets started the week with fresh losses as countries reported surging numbers of infections from the coronavirus that has prompted shutdowns of travel and business in many parts of the world.

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Markets may remain wobbly, Asian shares under pressure

Indian stock markets may continue to be under pressure following weak global cues. Asian shares slid on Monday and oil prices took another tumble as fears mounted that the global shutdown for the coronavirus (COVID-19) could last for months, doing untold harm to economies.

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Asian shares extend losses as toll from pandemic surges

BANGKOK – Asian shares started the week with fresh losses as countries reported surging numbers of infections from the coronavirus that has prompted shutdowns of travel and business in many parts of the world.

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Top comedian Ken Shimura dies from coronavirus days after being hospitalised

Japanese comedian Ken Shimura has died from coronavirus.

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Tokyo stocks fall more than 3% at open

The benchmark Nikkei 225 was down 3.26 per cent or 631.50 points at 18,757.93 in early trade

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Tokyo's infection spike after Olympic delay sparks questions

TOKYO – Before the Olympics were postponed, Japan looked like it had coronavirus infections contained, even as they spread in neighboring countries. Now that the games have been pushed to next year, Tokyo’s cases are spiking, and the city's governor is requesting that people stay home, even hinting at a possible lockdown.

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Asian stocks decline with more virus warnings; Oil drop

Japan’s Topix index dropped about 3% with a majority of the gauge’s companies trading without the right to the latest dividend.

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8 killed in medevac plane crash, explosion in Manila

Eight people were killed Sunday when a medical evacuation plane caught fire during takeoff from Manila’s airport. The Lion Air plane was bound for Haneda, Japan.

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Plane carrying coronavirus medical supplies crashes and explodes into fireball

A plane carrying emergency medical supplies amid the coronavirus pandemic crashed during takeoff before exploding into a fireball.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0