Coronavirus Emergency

Tokyo Olympics 2020 organisers establish task force to focus on coronavirus, reiterate that Games will go as scheduled

Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic organisers again tried on Thursday to allay fears that the 2020 Games could be postponed or cancelled by the fast-spreading coronavirus from China.

Coronavirus hits global economy as fears grow that impact on China's markets will have ripple effect; Asia stocks, tourism worst-affected

The coronavirus has also roiled global commodity markets, raising fears of weaker demand and disrupting raw material supply chains in China.