Retailers ready to open their doors to the socially distanced shopper
As they are forced to maintain social distancing in stores and maintain the highest hygiene standards, retailers have also been...
Day: June 15, 2020
Malcolm Turnbull argues Australia can withstand China’s pressure
SINGAPORE -- Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has urged his successor, Scott Morrison, to stay the course even as...
Uniqlo’s ‘cool and dry’ face mask to debut on June 19
TOKYO -- Japanese apparel brand Uniqlo, owned by Fast Retailing, announced on Monday that it will start selling "AIRism" face...
Coronavirus gives Sony’s financial business new lease on life
TOKYO -- Sony's late co-founder Akio Morita was a visionary. Among his many visions, one that was very dear to...
China’s unmanned hotels ride ‘contactless’ wave
BEIJING -- "Contactless" is the new buzzword in consumer-focused businesses due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. In China, products and...
Property asking prices climb after market freeze despite bleak economic outlook
The asking prices of properties put up for sale after lockdown have risen, reflecting the optimism of sellers in the...
Coronavirus latest: Beijing cluster prompts tough measures
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Japan to ease restrictions on travelers heading to Vietnam
TOKYO -- The Japanese government is looking to relax restrictions on travel to Vietnam at the end of June, Nikkei...
SoftBank invests in Credit Suisse funds that finance its technology bets
LONDON (Financial Times) -- SoftBank has quietly poured more than $500m into Credit Suisse investment funds that in turn made...
HSBC’s bow to China stirs up internal anxiety and patience
HONG KONG -- One evening earlier this month, an HSBC retail banking executive in Hong Kong was startled to see...
