The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has decided on Monday to ease its monetary policy further by acquiring more ETFs and other risky assets.
On Sunday, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan dramatically closed their borders after both countries confirmed their first case of the coronavirus outbreak.
On Sunday, the Israeli Arab coalition has given their support to Benny Gantz, the leader of Blue and White Party, to form a new government.
The German car manufacturer Volkswagen stated on Sunday that it had begun preparations for temporary shutdown of its plan in Slovakia amid the declared state of emergency.
Goldman Sachs downgraded on Sunday its forecast for the growth of the US economy in Q1 from 0.7% to 0% amid the outbreak of coronavirus.
The Norwergian government stated on Sunday that it would provide not less than $10B for companies affected by the coronavirus pandemia.
The British Heath Secretary Matt Hancock stated on Sunday that the government would isolate all people aged 70 and above to protect them against the coronavirus pandemia.
LVMH, the owner of Louis Vuitton, stated on Sunday that it would produce hand disinfectant gel to help France to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Apple Inc shifted its annual conference for developers in California scheduled for June to online-only format, in its efforts to reduce the risks caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Spain's Banco Santander is taking a 50.1% majority stake in the local fintech firm Mercury TFS in a deal valued at $33.54M, gaining access to Mercury TFS's software that will enable Santander's customers to manage the trade finance activity via mobile phone or online.
The major US internet providers, such as Comcast Corp, Verizon Communications and AT&T, agreed not to halt their service for users for the following 60 days in case subscribers are unable to make payments of their bills amid disruptions triggered by the coronavirus.
American Airlines is planning to trim its international flights by 75% through May 6, grounding nearly all of its widebody fleet, due to the worldwide collapse in demand for travels that was hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
Apple Inc and several others US retailers announced they are shutting down all their stores, excluding those located in Greater China, for the following two weeks seeking to minimise the coronavirus transmission risks.
The Austrian government starting from Sunday imposed major restrictions on public life and movement within the country to limit the spread of coronavirus.
Thousands of French voters went to polling stations on Sunday to vote in local elections despite the severe situation in the country with coronavirus.
Saudi Aramco stated on Sunday that it would decrease capital spending this year amid the outbreak of coronavirus.
Switzerland's main lenders were considering a 20B Swiss franc loan program to support small businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, Handelszeitung reported.
The Indian Goods and Services Tax Council raised the tax over mobile phones and parts in a move, which could lead to price increases.
The Central Banks of Saudi Arabia and the UAE announced their stimulus plans totalling $40B to ease the impact of the outbreak of coronavirus in their respective countries.
Israel is expected to temporary shut hotels, malls and restaurants starting on Sunday, using anti-terrorism tracking technology to lower the risk of coronavirus spread.
Apple announced that it is set to close all retail store locations, except stores in Greater China, for the following two weeks to diminish the risk of coronavirus spread.
The Prime Minister of France Edouard Philippe stated on Saturday that starting from next day the majority of shops, restaurants and other public places will be shut down to limit the spread of coronavirus.
The Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg stated on Saturday that the government has decided to temporary close the country's airports and ports.
China's postal industry contracted 6.5% to $18.4B in the first two months of the current year, a statement published by the State Post Bureau shows.