Asian stocks plunge amid rising concerns over global virus epidemic

Industrial commodity producers, energy firms among top losers on A300

HONG KONG (Nikkei Markets) -- Asian shares outside of Japan plunged Friday, extending losses triggered by the fears over the novel coronavirus's impact on businesses.

The Nikkei Asia300 index of companies outside Japan fell 2.7% to 1,273.39, taking its losses for the week to 6.6%.

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