Alibaba

Retail and dining establishments have been hit the hardest.

The fast-spreading virus has infected over 9,600 people and claimed 213 lives in China.

The two tech giants have been quietly researching genetics for years, which might now be put to good use.

Chinese companies have also pledged funds and resources to support medical staff.

Short-video apps are taking over Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent as the biggest spenders on the holiday campaign.

Alibaba has been trying to tap into India’s rapidly growing mobile-first users.

The government has ordered people in Wuhan to wear masks in public spaces.

“Lazada is in Southeast Asia to stay,” said chief strategy officer Magnus Ekbom.