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China Coronavirus Death Toll Rises to 2,118
Feb.19 -- China is saying the death toll from the coronavirus has climbed to 2,118, with the total amount of cases reaching 74,576. Bloomberg’s Tom Mackenzie and Yvonne Man report on “Bloomberg Markets: Asia.”
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Why Have GCC Bonds Outperformed EMs, Sukuks?
Feb.27 -- Zeina Rizk, director of fixed income at Arqaam Capital, discusses how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting Middle East bonds and oil. She speaks with Manus Cranny on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Global Coronavirus Cases Reach 93,017; Death Toll Rises to 3,201
Mar.04 -- The head of the World Health Organization said the novel coronavirus doesn’t transmit as efficiently as influenza but the fatality rate is higher at 3.4%, based on reported cases. Total infections rose above 93,000, with China...
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Wynn Posts Surprise Loss; Melco Will Not Pursue Crown Resorts Deal
Feb.06 -- Wynn Resorts Ltd., one of the Asian casino operators slammed by the deadly coronavirus, reported fourth-quarter sales that fell short of analysts’ estimates -- before the outbreak that forced the closing of its Macau...
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U.S. Economy to Grow at Trend, Says Barings CEO
Feb.11 -- Tom Finke, chief executive officer at Barings LLC, discusses coronavirus impact, the U.S. economy and the credit market. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe” from the sidelines of the Milken Institute MEA Summit in Abu Dhabi.
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Wizz Air CEO Sees Aviation's Virus Disruption Limited to 3 or 4 Months
Jan.29 -- Wizz Air Holdings Plc Chief Executive Officer Jozsef Varadi discusses earnings and the impact of the expanding coronavirus outbreak on global airlines. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance" after Eastern Europe’s biggest...
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Coronavirus Fails to Dent U.S. Companies’ Optimism on Taiwan
Mar.04 -- William Foreman, president at AmCham Taipei, discusses Taiwan’s economy and the optimism U.S. businesses in Taiwan have over how the government is handling the coronavirus outbreak. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: Asia.”
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Hong Kong Reports Daily Record Virus Cases
Jul.19 -- Global coronavirus cases are now above 14 million, with deaths over 600,000. Infections are also rising in the state of Victoria in Australia with masks now mandatory starting this week in Melbourne. People are now facing steep...
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Global Demand Is Singapore’s Biggest Downside Risk: Minister
Jul.14 -- Singapore Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing discusses Singapore’s GDP, the need for another stimulus package and the city-state’s recent election results. He speaks exclusively on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
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Florida Governor: Cases Jumping as Youths Socialize
Jun.28 -- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis points to young people out with friends as the main cause for accelerating infection rates in the State. He speaks at a press briefing in Pensacola. (Excerpts)
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H.K. Restrictions Another Punch in the Gut: Black Sheep Restaurants
Jul.27 -- Syed Asim Hussain, co-founder of Black Sheep Restaurants, discusses Hong Kong’s third round of virus restrictions that go into effect on Wednesday and how they will impact his business and the industry. He speaks on “Bloomberg...
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H.K. Restrictions Are Fatal Blow to All of Us: JIA Group
Jul.29 -- Yenn Wong, founder and chief executive officer at JIA Group, discusses the impact of coronavirus on Hong Kong’s restaurant industry, the help they’re getting from the government and her outlook for her businesses. She speaks on...
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Australia's Victoria State Records 723 New Virus Cases
Jul.29 -- Daniel Andrews, premier of Australia's Victoria, says the state recorded 723 new Covid-19 cases, a record for the country. He also says mask-wearing would be mandatory across the state, extending the order from just Melbourne,...
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Singapore's Zilingo Says Fashion Tech Starup Cut Jobs Amid Pandemic
May.07 -- Ankiti Bose, chief executive officer of Zilingo, a Singapore-based fashion technology platform backed by Temasek Holdings Pte, discusses how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting her business. Zilingo was valued at $970 million...
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Mask Wearing Is Reducing Number of Virus Cases: UCL’s Rohn
Aug.26 -- Jennifer Rohn, principal research fellow at UCL, discusses the use of local lockdowns to help stop the spread of coronavirus, the uptick in infections in Europe and her outlook for a vaccine. She speaks on “Bloomberg...
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Treasury Wine CEO: Demand in China Recovering 'Strongly'
Aug.13 -- Tim Ford, chief executive officer of Australia's Treasury Wine Estates Ltd., discusses how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting his business. Its full-year profit fell 25% while its shares rose as much as 15% Thursday on signs of...
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Trump Turns Up Pressure to Open Schools
Aug.12 -- President Donald Trump turns up pressure to open America’s schools by hosting an event featuring parents, educators and researchers at the White House promoting in-person learning. (Excerpts)
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New Hong Kong Virus Wave Raises Questions About Elections
Jul.28 -- Global coronavirus infections have surpassed 16.5 million with deaths passing 650,000. New infections slowed in California and Arizona, while Florida reported a record number of deaths. In Asia, Hong Kong’s worst outbreak yet...
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In for the Long Haul With Covid-19, Says Wesfarmers's Scott
Aug.20 -- Rob Scott, managing director at Wesfarmers Ltd., discusses the biggest challenge the company faces amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the labor market in Australia and the company’s online business and digital capabilities. He speaks...
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Covid Vaccine Front-Runner Held Back By China-Canada Spat
Sep.01 -- One of the world’s front-runners in developing a covid-19 vaccine is falling behind its rivals, its head start appears to be stymied by political tensions between China and Canada. Bloomberg’s Emma O’Brien reports on “Bloomberg...
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AXA’s Future Opportunity Is in Health, Says CEO
Aug.06 -- Thomas Buberl, chief executive officer at AXA SA, discusses the impact of coronavirus on his business, where he’s seeing stabilization and a recovery and their China strategy. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe.”
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Bill Gates Urges U.S. to Help Poorer Countries Get Vaccines
Aug.04 -- Microsoft Corp. founder and philanthropist Bill Gates urged the U.S. to take a more global approach in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, saying while the nation leads in research, “we’ve only taken care of ourselves” in...
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California Making Progress in Virus Fight, Governor Says
Sep.08 -- California Governor Gavin Newsom says "a lot of progress” has been made in the outbreak, while warning that gatherings on Labor Day weekend may cause a setback. He speaks at a news briefing. (Excerpts)
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Mnuchin Says U.S. Can’t Shut Down Economy Again
Jun.11 -- Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the U.S. shouldn’t shut down the economy again even if there is another surge in coronavirus cases. He made the remarks Thursday on CNBC. Emily Wilkins reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak:...