Tokyo’s emergency barely a soft lockdown after day one
TOKYO -- After Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a state of emergency over the new coronavirus on Tuesday and...
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Coronavirus latest: Japan argues over what businesses to close
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Coronavirus latest: China’s new cases double as Wuhan ends lockdown
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
With world on war footing, cautious Abe declares emergency
TOKYO -- On Sunday afternoon, two days before declaring a state of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka and five other prefectures,...
EU turns to DJI drones for coronavirus fight despite US worries
HAMBURG, Germany -- While the Trump administration is stepping up efforts to purge drones made by China's DJI Technology from...
‘Gig economy’ workers fall on hard times in Singapore and Australia
SINGAPORE -- Nicholas Yeo did not expect such a rocky start to his first year as a full-time freelance photographer....
Twitter boss Jack Dorsey pledges $1bn to fund fight against coronavirus
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey has pledged $1bn (£810m) of his personal wealth to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. The chief...
Most brands aren’t ready to win in e-commerce, report says
Dive Brief: Brands say they are not fully prepared to win in e-commerce, according to a study presented last week...
Singapore shutdown starts with stimulus targeting food deliveries
SINGAPORE -- As Asian countries roll out economic relief measures for businesses and households hit by the coronavirus pandemic, Singapore...
IAB: Mission-based marketing jumps 42% amid coronavirus
Dive Brief: Almost three quarters (74%) of advertising executives said the coronavirus pandemic is having a greater effect on advertising...
