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The Allied Pilots Association filed a lawsuit against American Airlines to immediately stop US-China flights, citing crew and passenger safety risks during the coronavirus pandemic. The union seeks a temporary restraining order to prevent approximately 56 monthly flights between Dallas/Fort Worth and Chinese airports.

The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association reports a significant increase in global demand for medical gloves due to the coronavirus pandemic. MARGMA President Denis Low confirmed urgent requests from China and assured prioritized supply to affected regions, with manufacturers scaling up production to meet healthcare requirements.

Starbucks closed over 2,000 stores in China amid coronavirus outbreak, representing half its Chinese locations. The company adjusted operating hours to protect workers and support government prevention measures, delaying 2020 profit forecasts due to the pandemic's impact.

In the wake of Kobe Bryant's sudden death, fans worldwide are purchasing commemorative merchandise. Nike confirmed selling out of Bryant's product line, with jerseys, shoes, and memorabilia quickly disappearing from online and physical stores. The Los Angeles Times' special edition memorial also sold out, reflecting the global outpouring of grief for the basketball icon.

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, major Chinese companies like Tencent, ByteDance, and UBS are advising employees in Wuhan and Hubei province to work from home, supporting government efforts to contain the outbreak.

A 61-year-old former postal worker in Japan faces potential imprisonment after keeping 24,000 undelivered letters at his residence. Authorities discovered the undelivered mail during an internal investigation, leading to his immediate termination and a criminal complaint.

Philippine Airlines allows free flight changes, refunds, and rebooking for passengers traveling to and from China between January 24 and February 9 due to coronavirus concerns, providing travelers with increased travel plan flexibility.

Acer and Asustek Computer remain among the world's top PC manufacturers, shipping 14.76 and 14.48 million units respectively in 2019, according to Gartner. Despite slight market share reductions, both Taiwanese companies sustained their strong global rankings.

Wuhan, a critical manufacturing hub for automobile companies, faces complete transportation lockdown after coronavirus emergence, potentially deepening the sector's existing economic challenges and disrupting global car production supply chains.

The United Kingdom has decided to grant Huawei a limited role in its 5G network, excluding the company from core infrastructure and government systems following recommendations by British officials and ongoing US security concerns.