TOKYO -- The World Economic Forum on Wednesday called on businesses to help combat the new coronavirus pandemic, noting that the strength of any economic recovery will depend on their immediate response to the crisis.
Geneva-based group hopes joint action will pave the way to swift recovery

The World Economic Forum, based in Geneva, has issued a set of principles calling on businesses to step up their efforts to battle the coronavirus pandemic. © Reuters
TOKYO -- The World Economic Forum on Wednesday called on businesses to help combat the new coronavirus pandemic, noting that the strength of any economic recovery will depend on their immediate response to the crisis.