Primark was ABF’s jewel in the crown, now it has become its Achilles’ heel
While most high street chains have been able to partially offset store closures with digital sales, Primark has no such...
Year: 2020
Coronavirus latest: India toughens penalties for abuse of doctors
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Strapped for cash, IOC and Japan face hard bargain on Olympic costs
TOKYO -- Tokyo Olympic organizers this week denied an International Olympic Committee assertion that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe committed...
Moon torn between vow to rein in chaebol and sustaining economy
SEOUL -- The landslide victory by South Korea's ruling party in the April 15 election rewards President Moon Jae-in for his handling...
Hong Kong leader reshuffles cabinet as Beijing tightens oversight
HONG KONG -- Chief Executive Carrie Lam unveiled her new top administrative team on Wednesday, in a reshuffle that comes...
Coronavirus latest: Indian doctors call off protest over abuse
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Japan to block foreign investment in medicine amid coronavirus
TOKYO -- Japan plans to prevent foreign companies from acquiring domestic pharmaceutical and medical equipment makers, Nikkei has learned.The Japanese...
Starbucks brings vegetarian fake meat to China
Starbucks is betting on real coffee and fake meat to expand its Chinese market.The U.S. coffee chain has unveiled a...
NEC wins $190m deal to supply satellite to Vietnam
TOKYO -- Japanese electronics company NEC has won a 20 billion yen deal ($190 million) to supply a radar satellite...
Moon weighs vow to rein in chaebol against economy’s health
SEOUL -- The landslide victory by South Korea's ruling party in the April 15 election rewards President Moon Jae-in for his handling...
