India opts for own COVID-19 tests kits, rejecting those from China
NEW DELHI -- India is looking to double its coronavirus testing capacity to 100,000 per day by the end of May...
Month: May 2020
Will coronavirus affect my pension, savings and investments? A guide on what to do with your money
“It may be a good idea to lock some of you money away because of the uncertainty,” she said. “The...
China’s e-commerce companies draw consumers closer to product-makers
SHANGHAI -- As China tries to ramp up domestic consumption amid an economic downturn the country's e-commerce operators are working more closely with...
Amazon slashing profits is not weakness, it will make it more dominant than ever
Amazon has been criticised for its response. At first, sellers exploited the company’s marketplace to jack up the price of...
Philippines and Indonesia face risk of record remittance fall
JAKARTA -- The coronavirus pandemic has already disrupted the lives of poor people in Southeast Asia, but it threatens to...
Malaysia to ease lockdown early to stanch economic bleeding
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia on Friday announced that most businesses will be allowed to reopen on Monday -- with some notable exceptions -- after...
Experts ask Japan to continue restrictions despite slowing virus
TOKYO -- Japan's government-appointed panel of coronavirus experts said on Friday it would be difficult to ease curbs on people...
Singapore health tech mClinica to raise $20m as coronavirus spurs growth
JAKARTA -- mClinica, a Singapore-headquartered health tech startup focused on the pharmaceutical industry, is planning to raise $20 million in its...
Coronavirus latest: Maruti Suzuki India sells no cars in April
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Beijing Diary: Forbidden City reopens without fanfare
The Chinese government is battling to contain the coronavirus outbreak that has infected tens of thousands and killed more than...
