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,...
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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...
Tokyo looks to ease restrictions and get economy back on track
TOKYO -- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on Friday a road map for easing restrictions on business operations and going...
Coronavirus latest: Indonesia fell into trade deficit in April
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Japan’s megabanks see double-digit profit falls
TOKYO -- Japan's megabanks expect a double-digit profit decline for the current fiscal year, after reporting a jump in asset...
Nissan to raise up to 500 billion yen in first bond issue in 4 years
TOKYO -- Nissan Motor has registered with the Japanese government to issue up to 500 billion yen ($4.7 billion) in...
