China oil majors spill red ink in blow to economic revival plan
BEIJING -- Leading Chinese state-owned energy groups PetroChina and Sinopce reported net losses for the first quarter through March, hurt by falling oil...
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Coronavirus latest: Indonesia tops 10,000 cases
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Thailand reopens restaurants and golf courses from May 3
BANGKOK -- Thailand will allow some businesses to reopen from May 3, including golf courses and restaurants, as the coronavirus...
Nidec chief sees opportunity amid coronavirus uncertainty
TOKYO -- While the coronavirus pandemic has brought painful uncertainty for many business leaders, Nidec Chairman and CEO Shigenobu Nagamori...
China’s big 3 airlines rake in $5bn net cash despite record loss
TOKYO -- China's three state-owned airlines reported a combined 14 billion yuan ($1.98 billion) in net losses for the first...
Coronavirus latest: Abe moves to extend state of emergency
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Can coronavirus take the heat? Five things to know
SINGAPORE/JAKARTA -- When Indonesia made it through February without a single coronavirus case, some experts chalked it up to the...
Japan to secure $9.3bn in capital for coronavirus-threatened SMEs
TOKYO -- The Japanese government will set up a program to inject capital directly into financially troubled small- and medium-sized businesses --...
Toyota and Canon among companies freeing patents to fight virus
TOKYO -- About 20 Japanese companies, including Toyota Motor and Canon, will release patents and other intellectual property held in...
Beijing Diary: A tale of two political meetings
The Chinese government is battling to contain the coronavirus outbreak that has infected tens of thousands and killed more than...
