Century-old apparel maker Renown files for bankruptcy
TOKYO-- Century-old apparel maker Renown said it entered bankruptcy proceedings Friday, becoming the first Japan-listed company to enter legal reorganization during the...
Economic
Southeast Asia’s shift to renewables a blow to Japan’s plant builders
MANILA/TOKYO -- Philippine conglomerate Ayala plans to exit coal-fired power generation by the end of the decade, becoming the first...
Coronavirus latest: Trump says 14 vaccines are promising
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Coronavirus latest: Tokyo issues road map for looser restrictions
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
US moves to cut Huawei off from global chip suppliers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The Trump administration on Friday moved to block shipments of semiconductors to Huawei Technologies from global chipmakers,...
China probes fake milk amid increased health monitoring
SHANGHAI -- The Hunan provincial government is investigating allegations of a protein drink being sold as milk formula, after parents...
Japan’s megabanks expect double-digit profit declines
TOKYO -- Japan's megabanks expect double-digit profit declines for the current fiscal year, after reporting increased asset writedowns and loan...
Indian states waive labor laws under cover of coronavirus crisis
BANGALORE/LUCKNOW -- Workers in a number of Indian states where the party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi rules are worried...
Hong Kong police watchdog backs controversial handling of protests
HONG KONG -- A Hong Kong police watchdog found the force's contentious handling of the monthslong anti-government protests "reasonable" in...
Singapore pushes ‘one hour’ coronavirus antibody tests for export
SINGAPORE -- Rapid test kits unveiled in Singapore on Friday promise to help governments worldwide assess the true spread of...
