On Monday, as per a source with direct knowledge of the matter at hand, Foxconn has received approval to resume production at its plant in Zhengzhou in northern China. Around 16,000 people have returned to the plant, said the source… Read More ›
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Coronavirus adds pressure to China’s pork prices and supplies
An official from China’s agriculture ministry told a briefing on Sunday that the coronavirus outbreak has led to a delay in the launch of a new pig breeding program which i has piled on more pressure on pork prices and… Read More ›
China’s coronavirus casts shadow in M&A space: China’s Melco Resorts abandons stake purchase in Australia’s Crown Resorts
China’s coronavirus outbreak has claimed it first big M&A deal. Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd, a Macau casino operator, has decided to not pursue its purchase of a stake in Australia’s Crown Resorts Ltd citing a plunge in traveler numbers… Read More ›
Consultations with U.S. disaster-related clause in Phase-1 agreement could start after Q1: Global Times
On Thursday, the Global Times, published by China’s People’s Daily newspaper of the country’s ruling Communist Party said, Beijing is weighing the option of using a disaster-related clause in the Phase-1 trade deal with the United States following the outbreak… Read More ›
Air freight demand weak from China: Air cargo operators
On Wednesday, big air cargo carriers stated, they dont have any immediate plans to add flights to China to replace the capacity lost midst steep cuts to passenger travel due to the coronavirus, with many factories choosing to remain closed… Read More ›
Thailand’s exports to China affected by coronavirus, to lose $65M in Q1
On Tuesday, a Thai shipping association said, Bangkok could lose as much as $64.6 million (2 billion baht) in exports to China in the first quarter due to the outbreak of the coronavirus; this is yet another example of the… Read More ›
China seeking flexibility on its Phase-1 trade deal purchase commitments: sources
With China’s coronavirus threatening to put the brakes on China’s recovering economy, Chinese officials are hoping the U.S. will agree to some flexibility on its pledges in the recently signed phase-1 trade deal, said sources familiar with the situation at… Read More ›
Coronavirus jolts China’s economy, triggers rethink on wide economic spectrum
With the China’s coronavirus showing no signs of slowing down, Beijing is preparing to take steps to adjust to a slower rate of economic growth with officials pondering whether economic growth targets for 2020 should be softened. According to sources… Read More ›
Taiwan’s Wistron Corp sets up second iPhone plant in India
In a development that marks Apple Inc’s push to expand its manufacturing in India – the world’s second biggest phone market, Taiwan’s Wistron Corp stated, it plans on assembling printed circuit boards (PCBs) for Apple’s iPhones at its new factories… Read More ›
Chinese tech companies continue to hum despite coronavirus pandemic
On Monday, Huawei Technologies Co Ltd stated, production at its consumer devices and carrier equipment divisions have resumed and are working normally. Huawei is among other Chinese tech companies who are continuing to keep their factories running despite the Chinese… Read More ›