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Oil bounce supports Asia stocks after ‘Black Monday’
Oil bounce supports Asia stocks after ‘Black Monday’
A sharp bounce in the price of oil Tuesday (Mar 10) provided some support to under-pressure stocks in early Asian trade, a day after global equities suffered their biggest losses in more than a decade.
Singapore welcomes home ship barred by Malaysia and Thailand
Singapore welcomes home ship barred by Malaysia and Thailand
WORLD: Singapore will allow a cruise ship carrying about 2,000 people to dock after it was barred by Malaysia and Thailand over coronavirus fears, officials said yesterday (Mar 9).
Asian World Cup qualifiers postponed over coronavirus
Asian World Cup qualifiers postponed over coronavirus
FOOTBALL: Asia’s football World Cup qualifiers this month and in June have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, but games can still go ahead if both sides agree and safety standards are met, officials said yesterday (Mar 9).
CP Group splashes B332bn to buy Tesco Thailand, Malaysia ops
CP Group splashes B332bn to buy Tesco Thailand, Malaysia ops
LONDON: Britain’s biggest retailer Tesco said Monday (Mar 9) that it has agreed to sell its businesses in Thailand and Malaysia to Thai conglomerate CP Group for £8 billion (B332.78 billion).
Solskjaer feels fans’ love as Man Utd complete derby double over Man City
Solskjaer feels fans’ love as Man Utd complete derby double over Man City
FOOTBALL: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes the bond between Manchester United players and fans is returning after completing a first Premier League derby double over Manchester City for 10 years at Old Trafford yesterday (Mar 8).
Virus forces Bahrain to hold Formula 1 GP without spectators
Virus forces Bahrain to hold Formula 1 GP without spectators
FORMULA ONE: Bahrain’s Formula 1 Grand Prix scheduled for March 20-22 will be held without spectators, the organisers said yesterday (Mar 8) in the latest sporting event to be hit by measures to contain the new coronavirus.
Dominant Australia crush India to win fifth T20 World Cup
Dominant Australia crush India to win fifth T20 World Cup
CRICKET: A rampant Australia emphatically swept to their fifth women’s Twenty20 World Cup title yesterday (Mar 8), crushing India by 85 runs in front of more than 86,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Thousands rally in Asia for International Women’s Day despite virus fears
Thousands rally in Asia for International Women’s Day despite virus fears
WORLD: Thousands took to the streets across Asia for International Women’s Day yesterday (Mar 8) even as the coronavirus outbreak forced the cancellation of events in the region.
Rapinoe adjusting to life in the spotlight
Rapinoe adjusting to life in the spotlight
FOOTBALL: Megan Rapinoe’s life has changed before her very eyes.
Tuilagi wants fast start from England against Wales in Six Nations
Tuilagi wants fast start from England against Wales in Six Nations
RUGBY: Manu Tuilagi will hope to get England off to another speedy start when they face Wales in the Six Nations Championship at Twickenham later today (Mar 7).
Asian World Cup qualifiers face postponement over virus: FIFA
Asian World Cup qualifiers face postponement over virus: FIFA
FOOTBALL: FIFA and Asia’s football governing body are considering postponing upcoming World Cup qualifiers over the novel coronavirus, a statement said yesterday (Mar 5).
Mane expects Liverpool to end unexpected slump
Mane expects Liverpool to end unexpected slump
FOOTBALL: Sadio Mane has urged Liverpool to use the worst week of their season as fuel to power the Premier League leaders a step closer to the title when they face Bournemouth tomorrow (Mar 7).
France resume Grand Slam bid despite Six Nations coronavirus fears
France resume Grand Slam bid despite Six Nations coronavirus fears
RUGBY: France continue their quest for a first Grand Slam in a decade this weekend despite concerns the coronavirus could wreck the closing rounds of the 2020 Six Nations Championship.
Unbeaten Thai champ Chayaphon to defend crown in USA in April
Unbeaten Thai champ Chayaphon to defend crown in USA in April
BOXING: Thailand’s undefeated Chayaphon Moonsri will fight outside his homeland for the first time next month, defending his World Boxing Council minimumweight world title at Indio, California, promoters said yesterday (Mar 5).
Thailand MotoGP rescheduled for Oct 4
Thailand MotoGP rescheduled for Oct 4
MOTOGP: The Thailand MotoGP, initially scheduled for March 22 but postponed because of the coronavirus, has been rescheduled for October 4, the international motorcycling federation announced yesterday (Mar 5).
290m students shut out of school as global virus battle intensifies
290m students shut out of school as global virus battle intensifies
WORLD: Almost 300 million students worldwide faced weeks at home starting from today (Mar 5) with Italy the latest country to shut schools over the deadly new coronavirus, as the IMF urged an all-out, global offensive against the epidemic.
India into women’s T20 World Cup final after England washout
India into women’s T20 World Cup final after England washout
CRICKET: India reached a maiden women’s Twenty20 World Cup final today (Mar 5) after their last four clash against England was washed out, sparking calls for the International Cricket Council to include reserve days in future events.
No time to release a film: latest Bond delayed on virus fears
No time to release a film: latest Bond delayed on virus fears
The makers of the new James Bond movie due for global release next month announced yesterday (Mar 4) that the launch would be delayed until November amid fears over the new coronavirus outbreak.
Dier storms into stand as Tottenham crash out of FA Cup
Dier storms into stand as Tottenham crash out of FA Cup
FOOTBALL: Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho defended Eric Dier after the England international stormed into the stands following his side’s FA Cup exit to Norwich yesterday (Mar 4).
New US coronavirus deaths as lawmakers reach $8.3bn funding deal, China death toll tops 3,000
New US coronavirus deaths as lawmakers reach $8.3bn funding deal, China death toll tops 3,000
WORLD: The death toll in the United States from the new coronavirus rose to 11 yesterday (Mar 4), as lawmakers in Congress agreed to provide more than US$8 billion (252 billion baht) to fight the rapidly spreading disease.