Coronavirus latest: Russia overtakes Italy and UK in total cases
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Economic
Mitsubishi Heavy expects coronavirus to wipe out profit
TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries expects no profit this year, after the Japanese group's aviation business was hit by the novel...
MUFG to issue Japan’s first ‘coronavirus bond’
TOKYO -- Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group will issue a corporate bond in response to the coronavirus pandemic, a first...
Myanmar to launch its first satellite in 2021 with Japan’s help
YANGON -- Myanmar plans to launch its first satellite in 2021, using Japanese technology. Engineers and researchers in the country...
Coronavirus latest: New local cases in Wuhan raise concerns about second wave
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Pakistan request opens door for Belt and Road project debt relief
KARACHI -- Pakistan's plea last month to China for Belt and Road Initiative debt relief has opened the floodgates for...
Coronavirus latest: New local cases in Wuhan raises concerns of second wave
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Beijing Diary: A visit to Xi’s new $283bn city
The Chinese government is battling to contain the coronavirus outbreak that has infected tens of thousands and killed more than...
Thailand’s lockdown exit leaves traditional massage industry in limbo
BANGKOK -- The social distancing measures required to fight COVID-19 have been painful for Thailand's traditional massage and medicine sector,...
Vietnam vows 5% growth in post-outbreak foreign investment pitch
HANOI -- Vietnam is pressing for foreign investment to defend its status as Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economy, just as the...
