China reports dwindling new cases, pivots to control risk from overseas
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China reported on Wednesday another drop in new coronavirus cases as its attention turns to controlling the risk of infection from abroad, as clusters of the disease that originated in China appear around the world.
Taiwan to 'have no problem' maintaining GDP growth of 2% this year
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Taiwan will 'have no problem' maintaining economic growth of 2% this year, its statistics chief said on Wednesday, amid concerns that a coronavirus outbreak could hit the economy of the island which is a key part of the global technology supply chain.
Vietnam carrier Vietjet to halt flights to South Korea over coronavirus
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Budget carrier Vietjet Air will suspend flights to destinations in South Korea from Saturday over coronavirus concerns, the carrier said.
Australian stores ration toilet paper amid coronavirus panic buying
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Australia's major grocers put strict limits on purchases of toilet paper on Wednesday after a rush of panic buying related to coronavirus fears emptied shelves, as the country recorded its third case of local transmission of the disease.
South Korean President Moon cancels planned trip to the UAE, Egypt and Turkey over coronavirus
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South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Wednesday canceled his planned trip to the UAE, Egypt and Turkey in mid-March, over coronavirus, according to the presidential Blue House.