Four ways Rishi Sunak can defuse the furlough jobs timebomb
Make the furlough scheme “flexible” British workers are not allowed to carry out any work for their employers while they...
Linda J. Dodson
Coronavirus snaps Philippines’ 21-year growth streak
MANILA -- The Philippine economy contracted 0.2% in the first quarter through March as travel restrictions and lockdowns crippled business...
US reaches deal to recover over $49mn involving Malaysia’s 1MDB
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -- The United States has reached a settlement to recover more than $49 million involving Malaysian sovereign...
China’s exports rise even as coronavirus batters global economy
BEIJING (Reuters) -- China's exports unexpectedly rose in April for the first time this year, taking some pressure off manufacturers...
South Korea wary of coronavirus relapse as life returns to normal
SEOUL -- Life is returning to normal in South Korea, now that the daily coronavirus caseload has lightened to a...
China’s global campaign for virus-response praise met with silence
TOKYO -- China's state media has raised the volume on its criticism of U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, accusing him...
lockdown helped me realise which stocks will eventually win out
So far, my diary updates have largely dealt with the ‘here & now,’ addressing the immediate concerns of today and...
Mitsubishi to finalize Bombardier regional jet deal on June 1
TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries said Thursday that it will formally acquire Bombardier's regional jet program on June 1, nearly...
Coronavirus latest: Vietnam drops restrictions on transport users
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Graduate job adverts fall by three quarters ahead of ‘extremely challenging’ summer
Graduates are facing a black hole of employment opportunities, as the number of jobs advertised for university leavers has fallen below a quarter...
