Huawei, Chinese chip makers keep factories humming despite coronavirus outbreak

Huawei, Chinese chip makers keep factories humming despite coronavirus outbreak
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Some Chinese technology firms are continuing to manufacture parts and products despite government calls across various cities and provinces for work to be halted as Being seeks to stop the spread of the coronavirus ravaging the country.

Fearing virus, Hong Kong residents stock up on food, essentials

Fearing virus, Hong Kong residents stock up on food, essentials
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Panic-stricken residents have emptied shelves in major supermarkets in Hong Kong, stockpiling meat, rice, cleaning products and soap as fears escalate over a coronavirus epidemic on the mainland.

U.S. confirms 11th case of new coronavirus

U.S. confirms 11th case of new coronavirus
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California health officials said on Sunday they had confirmed 11 cases of the new, fast-spreading coronavirus in the United States, with one in Santa Clara County and two more in San Benito County.

Chinese markets plunge as rising virus death toll fuels fears for global growth

Chinese markets plunge as rising virus death toll fuels fears for global growth
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The death toll from a coronavirus epidemic in China rose to 361 and Chinese stock and commodity markets fell heavily on Monday as investors retreated into safe-haven assets in the first trading session after an extended Lunar New Year break.

Some exhibitors drop out of Singapore Airshow due to coronavirus

Some exhibitors drop out of Singapore Airshow due to coronavirus
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Some aerospace companies including business jet manufacturers Textron Inc and General Dynamics Corp's Gulfstream division said they no longer planned to attend the Singapore Airshow due to the new coronavirus epidemic.

Advocacy group takes plant-based meat fight to Super Bowl in ad

Advocacy group takes plant-based meat fight to Super Bowl in ad
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An advocacy group backed by the food and restaurant industries took the heated plant-based meat fight to the Super Bowl on Sunday in an advertisement, as consumer hunger for red meat alternatives rages on.

Vietnam confirms three new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total to eight

Vietnam confirms three new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total to eight
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Vietnam confirmed an additional three cases of the new coronavirus, the health ministry said, bringing the country's total to eight cases.