Coronavirus latest: Philippines’ Cebu Air defers jet purchases
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Economic
Japan’s GDP shrinks at 3.4% pace in January-March
TOKYO -- Japan's economy contracted 0.9% in January-March, or at an annualized pace of 3.4%, the Cabinet Office said Monday,...
India sends hydroxychloroquine to Africa in war on coronavirus
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI -- India is spending around $16 million -- half of it in Africa -- on pharmaceuticals, test kits...
Thais make cautious return to malls, adjusting to ‘new normal’
BANGKOK -- Thailand on Sunday further eased its coronavirus-related restrictions by reopening shopping malls across the kingdom in an attempt to...
Jack Ma leaves SoftBank board after 13 years
TOKYO -- SoftBank Group is ending an era of close involvement with Jack Ma, saying on Monday that the Alibaba...
Coronavirus latest: Wuhan doubles daily virus testing
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
India extends coronavirus lockdown for third time
TOKYO -- India extended its national lockdown for a third time on Sunday, to May 31, as the South Asian country struggles...
Telemedicine gains ground as coronavirus stretches hospitals
TOKYO -- As the coronavirus outbreak overwhelms hospitals across the world, online medical services have become a valuable tool for connecting patients and...
From Alibaba to Zoom, China-US tech war spreads to video calls
TOKYO -- With more people around the world working and socializing from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, the rivalry between Chinese...
SoftBank Vision Fund strategy under scrutiny as deals stall
TOKYO -- SoftBank Group founder and Chairman Masayoshi Son on Monday will try to persuade investors that his company's giant...
