Global food glut sows seeds of doubt for farmers
That creates pinch points: Pacific ports for North American grain exports; New Orleans for soy and corn. 50pc of Brazil's...
Linda J. Dodson
Coronavirus latest: Jakarta burials near record for 2nd straight month
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
India opts for own COVID-19 tests kits, rejecting those from China
NEW DELHI -- India is looking to double its coronavirus testing capacity to 100,000 per day by the end of May...
Will coronavirus affect my pension, savings and investments? A guide on what to do with your money
“It may be a good idea to lock some of you money away because of the uncertainty,” she said. “The...
China’s e-commerce companies draw consumers closer to product-makers
SHANGHAI -- As China tries to ramp up domestic consumption amid an economic downturn the country's e-commerce operators are working more closely with...
Amazon slashing profits is not weakness, it will make it more dominant than ever
Amazon has been criticised for its response. At first, sellers exploited the company’s marketplace to jack up the price of...
Philippines and Indonesia face risk of record remittance fall
JAKARTA -- The coronavirus pandemic has already disrupted the lives of poor people in Southeast Asia, but it threatens to...
Malaysia to ease lockdown early to stanch economic bleeding
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia on Friday announced that most businesses will be allowed to reopen on Monday -- with some notable exceptions -- after...
Experts ask Japan to continue restrictions despite slowing virus
TOKYO -- Japan's government-appointed panel of coronavirus experts said on Friday it would be difficult to ease curbs on people...
Singapore health tech mClinica to raise $20m as coronavirus spurs growth
JAKARTA -- mClinica, a Singapore-headquartered health tech startup focused on the pharmaceutical industry, is planning to raise $20 million in its...
