Coronavirus

If Apple is hurting due to the coronavirus, its suppliers and rivals likely are too

If Apple is hurting due to the coronavirus, its suppliers and rivals likely are too

Much pain for chip and other suppliers as well as rivals who also rely on China.
Stephen Nellis and Josh Horwitz Feb 19 2020 6:42AM Financial Services
Fast-food companies in China step up ‘contactless’ pickup, delivery as coronavirus rages

Fast-food companies in China step up ‘contactless’ pickup, delivery as coronavirus rages

To keep their workers and customers safe, the firms said.
Hilary Russ and Sophie Yu Feb 18 2020 1:42PM Benchmarking Change
Coles cautions coronavirus could hit its massive supply chain overhaul

Coles cautions coronavirus could hit its massive supply chain overhaul

Uncertainty over equipment delays coming out of China.
Julian Bajkowski Feb 18 2020 1:23PM Financial Services
Apple says will not meet revenue guidance for March quarter due to coronavirus impact

Apple says will not meet revenue guidance for March quarter due to coronavirus impact

iPhone supply will be "temporarily constrained".
Staff Writers Feb 18 2020 9:36AM Financial Services
China seeks help of national tech giants to track coronavirus with QR codes

China seeks help of national tech giants to track coronavirus with QR codes

Enlists help of Alibaba and Tencent to expand colour-based systems for tracking individuals.
Josh Horwitz Feb 18 2020 6:45AM Strategy
IBM withdraws from RSA conference over coronavirus fears

IBM withdraws from RSA conference over coronavirus fears

"The health of IBMers is our primary concern."
Staff Writer Feb 17 2020 6:46AM Networking
Facebook cancels San Francisco summit on coronavirus fears

Facebook cancels San Francisco summit on coronavirus fears

Cans global marketing summit scheduled for next month.
Staff Writer Feb 17 2020 6:46AM Networking
Alibaba offers $4.3 billion in loans to firms hit by coronavirus outbreak

Alibaba offers $4.3 billion in loans to firms hit by coronavirus outbreak

Half of all loans directed at Hubei province.
Staff Writer Feb 11 2020 1:30PM Financial Services
Apple to delay reopening of retail stores in China

Apple to delay reopening of retail stores in China

As it works towards opening its corporate offices and contact centres.
Staff Writer Feb 10 2020 1:43PM Benchmarking Change
Coronavirus sends Asia's social media censors into overdrive

Coronavirus sends Asia's social media censors into overdrive

Governments fight back with arrests, fines and fake news laws.
Matthew Tostevin and John Geddie Feb 5 2020 6:44AM Strategy
Chinese citizens turn to tracker apps to avoid infected neighbourhoods

Chinese citizens turn to tracker apps to avoid infected neighbourhoods

Mapping apps and travel trackers like "Epidemic Situation" go viral.
Staff Writer Feb 4 2020 6:50AM Software
Outbreak to hit iPhone output if China extends Foxconn factory halt - source

Outbreak to hit iPhone output if China extends Foxconn factory halt - source

Could see a "big" production impact and disruption of shipments to customers.
Yimou Lee Feb 4 2020 6:45AM Benchmarking Change
Apple to close all China mainland stores due to virus outbreak

Apple to close all China mainland stores due to virus outbreak

"Out of an abundance of caution".
Staff Writer Feb 3 2020 6:35AM Hardware
DEF CON China postponed in wake of coronavirus outbreak

DEF CON China postponed in wake of coronavirus outbreak

Six-month hold on conferences in China.
Juha Saarinen Jan 28 2020 1:20PM Security

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