https://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/brazil/coronavirus-epidemic-hampers-delivery-of-parts-to-brazilian-industries/

he coronavirus epidemic that broke out in China, the world's largest exporter of parts, components and finished products, and which in recent weeks has rocked the financial markets, has triggered a warning signal among Brazilian industries, particularly electronics, which use many items imported from Asia.

Multilaser, a company that manufactures electronics in Extrema (MG), projects a 17 percent reduction in the supply of imported parts and components due to the almost one-month long shutdown in Chinese factories.

"This is the expected loss so far because of what has already occurred," said Alexandre Ostrowiecki, CEO . . .

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https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3879436

Despite having confirmed 97 cases of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country, not including the passengers on the virus-stricken Diamond Princess cruise ship, Japanese officials said Friday (Feb. 21) that the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics will proceed as scheduled.

During a press conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga stressed that the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games will not be rescheduled and that the organizers have made the necessary precautions to guarantee the integrity of the event. In addition, Olympics Minister Seiko Hashimoto told the media that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has instructed the Japanese government not to worry about the epidemic and to carry out the games, reported Reuters.

As the number of COVID-19 cases rises in Japan, many sporting events have been canceled in the country, including a marathon in the city of Nagoya. The well-known Tokyo Marathon, which is scheduled for March 1, has been closed to public participants and will only feature elite athletes.

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http://www.hawaiifreepress.com/ArticlesMain/tabid/56/ID/24962/Public-Invited-to-Testify-on-233-Bus-Fare-Hike.aspx

Railroaded: City proposes Mind-Blowing 233% increase in bus fares

SA: … Seniors 65 and older, passengers with disabilities and riders holding Medicare cards would see the higher increases on a percentage basis. But commissioners pointed out that in reality, those in the newly clumped category would be paying a maximum of $60 annually, an increase of $25.

While not a baby step, “going from $35 to $60 is not that big of a step — it’s a, you know, teenage step,” said Rate Commissioner James Burke.

The commission voted 6-1 Tuesday to give a tentative OK to the plan. Commission Chairwoman Cheryl Soon said the commission could still make further changes based on the feedback it receives in the coming weeks.

“We may still tweak it one way or another,” she said.

Public meetings are scheduled for 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 3 at Kapolei Hale, March 5 at Kailua District Park Community Room and March 10 at the Mission Memorial Building next to Honolulu Hale. Written testimony will be accepted through March 10 by emailing hchee@honolulu.gov.

Broadly speaking, the plan calls for all single rides to go up 25 cents.

Another key component of the proposal is that it requires regular transit riders who want to receive discounts for their frequent travel to pay with recently introduced Holo cards, the reloadable electronic cards that work like prepaid debit cards. If using a Holo card, the plan proposes that a passenger be “capped,” or not charged, for more than 2.5 rides a day or 27 rides a month.