Takara Bio cuts time for 5,000 coronavirus tests to two hours
TOKYO -- Japanese biotechnology company Takara Bio has developed a method to simultaneously process more than 5,000 polymerase chain reaction...
Month: June 2020
George Floyd protests inspire campaigns against racism across Asia
JAKARTA -- The #BlackLivesMatter campaign has rippled from the U.S. into Asia, triggering echoes of solidarity and reviving calls to...
With a recession on the way, why are some parts of the property market booming?
For Jonathan Cunliffe, an estate agent in Cornwall’s glitziest locations, business is booming. “It feels like it did post 9/11,...
#BlackLivesMatter sparks Asian campaigns against racism at home
JAKARTA -- The #BlackLivesMatter campaign has rippled from the U.S. into Asia, triggering echoes of solidarity and reviving calls to...
Expats flee Bali as virus crashes Asia’s top luxury villa market
DENPASAR -- With a private pool, walled tropical gardens and a large terrace overlooking a lush green river valley in...
Hong Kong protest anniversary muted by weary and wary public
HONG KONG -- Kelly, a 35-year-old homemaker, and her two daughters were among the 1 million Hong Kong citizens who...
Hong Kong government to lead $5bn bailout of Cathay Pacific
HONG KONG -- The government of Hong Kong will lead a $5.02 billion recapitalization of Cathay Pacific Airways under a...
How to plan your investments depending on your age
Fifties This period should mark the beginning of the "wealth distribution" stage, where you look to enjoy your wealth and...
Boldness is needed to put housing market back on solid foundations
As the market reopens with new safety guidelines, lenders need to join together and discuss how to tackle underwriting in...
Bankruptcies in Japan fall but outlook bleak due to coronavirus
TOKYO -- The number of bankruptcies in Japan in May fell from a year ago, bucking eight months of increases,...
