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Asia is Earth's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the Eastern and Northern Hemispheres. It shares the continental landmass of Eurasia with the continent of Europe and the continental landmass of Afro-Eurasia with both Europe and Africa. Asia covers an area of 44,579,000 square kilometres (17,212,000 sq mi), about 30% of Earth's total land area and 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area. The continent, which has long been home to the majority of the human population, was the site of many of the first civilizations. Asia is notable for not only its overall large size and population, but also dense and large settlements, as well as vast barely populated regions. Its 4.5 billion people constitute roughly 60% of the world's population.

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Stocks jump on virus slowdown hopes, but oil slips on oversupply Stocks jumped on Monday as investors were encouraged by a slowdown in coronavirus-related deaths and new cases, while oil prices skidded after Saudi-Russian negotiations to cut output were delayed,.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:27Published 2 days ago

China's day of mourning: Other Asian nations tighten restrictions More than 3,000 medical workers across China have been infected, and at least five doctors have died. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:27Published 4 days ago

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Markets slide again on fear of long, global lockdown Stock markets in Europe and Asia fell again Monday on growing fears that the global economy faces a prolonged shutdown. Julian Satterthwaite reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:17Published 1 week ago

China closes borders to foreigners China says it is increasingly concerned about a spike in infections coming from abroad and several other countries across Asia have taken similar measures. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:25Published 1 week ago

Asian nations struggle to contain coronavirus With the dwindling number, China appears to have passed the worst. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:51Published 2 weeks ago

Asian Markets Tread Cautiously SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian stock markets made a cautious start on Thursday following two days of rallies, as investors await the passage and details of a $2 trillion stimulus package in the United.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 2 weeks ago

Stocks rebound on hopes for massive global stimulus Stocks in Asia and Europe gained Tuesday after the Federal Reserve promised unlimited supplies of dollars. Julian Satterthwaite reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:26Published 2 weeks ago

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COVID-19 crisis: Asian countries boost restrictions While new infections are decreasing in some Asian countries, there is no sign of a slowdown in most of the region. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:11Published 2 weeks ago

Asia passes on coronavirus lessons What the rest of the world is learning from how parts of Asia handled the initial virus outbreak. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:21Published 2 weeks ago

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Jack Ma Africa donation to tackle 'looming disaster' of coronavirus The first batch of supplies, donated by Chinese billionaire Jack Ma to tackle the coronavirus crisis in Africa, arrived in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Sunday. David Doyle reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:32Published 2 weeks ago

Global markets bounce after a trying week Stock markets rebounded from some of their recent huge losses on Friday, pulling further away from three-year lows as central banks and governments pledged masses of cash to reduce the economic impact.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:42Published 3 weeks ago

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Even a trillion dollar promise can't lift global stocks European and Asian shares slid again Wednesday, even after Donald Trump said he planned a $1 trillion package of aid for the U.S. economy. Julian Satterthwaite reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:29Published 3 weeks ago

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Southeast Asia countries step up measures against coronavirus Malaysia has rolled out some of the most drastic restrictions seen across Asia, to stop the spread of the virus. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:28Published 3 weeks ago

Asian markets slip on Wall Street tumble, hopes rise for support Investors and analysts are turning to policymakers, especially central banks, for stimulus measures to support markets. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:14Published on March 12, 2020

Stocks tank again as Trump puts EU in quarantine Global stocks tumbled again on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump's move to suspend entry into the U.S. from most EU countries. Julian Satterthwaite reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:57Published on March 12, 2020

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Passengers entering Israel prepare for 14-day self-quarantine With 42 confirmed cases of the virus, Israel has already taken some tough counter-measures, forcing visitors from many countries in Asia and Europe into home isolation. The virus has hit travel and.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:19Published on March 10, 2020

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South Korea reports fewer than 50 new infections earning WHO praise South Korea reported fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases for the first time since its peak in late February, earning the praise of the World Health Organization, as daily infections in Asia's largest.. Reuters - Published 2 days ago
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China scrambles to plug border gaps as thousands flood home Regions along China's porous borders with southeast Asia are working hard to improve surveillance and curb illegal immigration, authorities said, as thousands flood into a country seen as a safe haven.. Reuters - Published 5 days ago

Oil, shares slip as investors doubtful over Saudi-Russia deal Oil prices shed some of their massive gains on Friday taking stocks in Asia lower, as doubts grew over an oil price deal between Saudi Arabia and Russia that U.S. President Donald Trump said he had.. Reuters - Published 5 days ago
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Stocks under pressure after biggest quarterly drop since 2008 Asian shares faced another leg lower on Wednesday as the coronavirus sharply slows global growth, leading a gauge of world stocks to post its biggest quarterly decline in more than a decade and oil.. Reuters - Published 1 week ago	China PMI offers tiny relief to Asia as stocks head for dire end to quarter Asian shares were set to close out a calamitous quarter by eking out a small rally on Tuesday as factory data from China held out the hope of a revival in activity, even as much of the rest of the.. Reuters - Published 1 week ago
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