Japan's Sony Joins Spain MWC No-Show List Due to New Coronavirus Impact...

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] Japan's leading electronics company Sony has decided not to participate in the 2020 Mobile World Congress (MWC 2020) held in Barcelona, Spain from the 24th to the 27th.

According to Kyodo News and others, Sony announced on the 10th that it would not attend the event due to concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Sony explained, "We prioritized the safety of our customers, business partners, media personnel, and employees." Prior to this, among major Korean companies, LG Electronics, and among foreign companies, Amazon and Ericsson also decided not to participate for the same reason.