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HK government to seek $3 billion to fight virus outbreak

Bloomberg Hong Kong’s government will seek approval from the territory’s legislature for at least HK$25 billion ($3.2 billion) in fresh funding to reduce the impact of the coronavirus outbreak in the city, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said. The amount includes measures to assist tour agencies, restaurants and students, as well as extra cash for the Hospital Authority. The government will ...

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Malaysia plans stimulus as virus may hit growth

Bloomberg Malaysia will announce a stimulus package early next month as analysts slash their growth forecasts to account for the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. The package will involve all ministries, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said. Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunos earlier said the measure will seek to support those affected by the coronavirus, including tourism and ...

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Vodafone Idea at risk as court rejects plea

Bloomberg India’s top court rejected a plea by mobile carriers seeking more time to settle billions of dollars in back-fees and began contempt proceedings against the companies, threatening to push Vodafone Group Plc’s beleaguered local venture to the brink weeks after it warned of a potential collapse. The Supreme Court’s three-judge panel, headed by Arun Mishra, said that operators including ...

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