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China revises Covid figures in Wuhan by 50%, death toll mounts to 4,632

Citing data discrepancies, the Wuhan municipal headquarters on Friday revised the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases and deaths

China suffers first GDP decline on record as coronavirus cripples economy

The world's second-largest economy shrank 6.8% from a year ago in the three months ending in March after factories, shops and travel were closed to contain the infection, official data showed.

India to grow at 1.9% in FY21, recover to 7.4% path in 2021-22: IMF

The country will still be the fastest growing large economy this financial year, but it will lose that tag next year to China, says the agency.

Covid-19 Factoid: Over 3,000 dying daily, and three other data trends

The US, Italy and Spain together share almost half the total Covid-19 cases across the globe

World coronavirus dispatch: Estimating the impact on US, China economies

A Nikkei survey of 29 economists predicts that China's economy may contract by 3.7 per cent in Jan-March quarter.

Covid-19: Recession for world economy; India, China likely exceptions: UN

The report did not give a detailed explanation as to why and how India and China will be the exceptions as the world faces a recession and loss in global income that will impact developing countries

China central bank official calls for stepped-up global policy coordination

China, where the coronavirus outbreak originated late last year in the central city of Wuhan, is widely expected to see its economy contract in the first quarter.

Covid-19 impact: China's Jan-Feb economic activity worse than expected

Retail sales fell 20.5% from a year earlier after shopping malls and other businesses were closed in late January

A question of answers

Book review of All the Wrong Turns: Perspectives on the Indian Economy

Coronavirus and the Mandate of Heaven

Should not civilised societies prioritise human security which includes - but is not limited to - national security?

US report finds widespread and systemic forced Uighur labor in China

The US already bans imports made with forced labour, but a bipartisan group of lawmakers said virtually anything coming from Xinjiang

Way forward on coronavirus

Monetary accommodation may not help in India

Select base metals, energy rise on expectations of China stimulus

The Chinese government infused $250 billion last week to support the economy, which was hit by the coronavirus outbreak

China coronavirus deaths rise to 1,367, up 254 from previous day

Across mainland China, there were 15,152 new confirmed infections on Wednesday, bringing the total number to 59,805.

China's central bank expects Coronavirus to disrupt economy in 1st quarter

The People's Bank of China is closely watching the impact of the outbreak on the economy, and is preparing policy reserves to offset the pressure, Vice Governor Pan Gongsheng said

Coronavirus outbreak: Centre may isolate those back from China recently

China to inject $173.8 billion into stock market; First death outside china reported in the Philippines; Toll crosses 300; 2,590 new infections now confirmed

Coronavirus death toll in China rises to 259; Wuhan quarantine continues

The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.

106 dead now in coronavirus outbreak, nearly 1,300 new cases: China

The total number of confirmed cases is now more than 4,000 nationwide, says health commission.

China enforces vast quarantine to contain virus, case emerges in Nepal

Nepal confirms one case and Europe two in France as virus spreads quickly across countries.

Death toll in China virus jumps to 41, cases rise to nearly 1,300

Fifteen new deaths all took place in Wuhan, the city of 11 million where the deadly respiratory contagion first emerged.