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...
Economic
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...
Coronavirus latest: Indonesia posts April trade deficit
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Beijing Diary: The foreign leader Xi Jinping has yet to call
The Chinese government is battling to contain the coronavirus outbreak that has infected tens of thousands and killed more than...
Sri Lanka piles on more Chinese loans amid virus and debt crisis
COLOMBO -- Saddled with heavy debts, and facing a financial crisis brought on by the coronavirus, Sri Lanka appears to...
Coronavirus latest: Singapore Airlines cuts capital spending 12%
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Singapore’s Temasek joins Facebook-backed Libra currency
SINGAPORE -- Singapore state investment firm Temasek Holdings has joined Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project, the Libra Association announced Thursday.A major...
Top 10 East Asian books to read during lockdown
NEW YORK -- At a time when very little feels normal, I find that reading is a more essential escape...
