‘Work from home’ to cost Japanese companies $12.1bn, study finds
TOKYO -- Remote work introduced to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus will cost businesses in Japan more than...
Linda J. Dodson
US destroyers enter Barents Sea for first time in over 3 decades
NEW YORK -- Four U.S. Navy ships entered the Barents Sea off Russia for the first time in more than...
As Tokyo roads empty, speeding cars turn into deadly menace
TOKYO -- Though Tokyo's streets are virtually empty, fatal car accidents are up.Both drivers and pedestrians seem to be flouting traffic...
Southeast Asia rail projects stall as China focuses on recovery
BANGKOK/BEIJING -- As Asia focuses its resources on containing the coronavirus outbreak and its economic impact, large infrastructure projects funded...
Japan’s coronavirus testing behind the curve, Abe admits
TOKYO -- Japan's coronavirus testing has been insufficient by international standards as the nation lacked the capacity to respond to a new...
Toshiba’s new shift: fewer days, less commuting, longer hours
TOKYO -- Technology group Toshiba will begin a four-day workweek in June for employees on the plant floor, giving them one...
Trump ups China blame game, pushes Wuhan lab theory
NEW YORK -- During a 43-minute virtual town hall meeting on Sunday night, U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned China more...
Toshiba’s new shift: fewer days, less commute, longer hours
TOKYO -- Technology group Toshiba will begin a four-day workweek in June for employees on the plant floor, that gives staff...
Abe extends state of emergency to May 31
TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday officially announced that the country will extend its state of emergency...
Coronavirus latest: Malaysia blasts WHO advice against palm oil
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
