Japan struggles to shut down pachinko parlors as it battles virus
TOKYO -- Municipal governments in Japan are criticizing pachinko parlors that have remained open despite requests to close down as...
Economic
Garuda Indonesia shares plunge after domestic flights ban announcement
JAKARTA -- Shares in Indonesia's flagship carrier Garuda Indonesia plunged on Friday, following the country's decision to suspend all domestic...
Indonesia bans holiday exodus from Jakarta as Ramadan begins
JAKARTA -- Every year, Kastari and his family leave Jakarta for their hometown Brebes, a town in central Java, for...
Coronavirus latest: Singapore sees little sign of virus letting up
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Coronavirus latest: Singapore sees no sign of virus letting up
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
China’s Geely follows Tesla into space with own satellite network
HONG KONG -- China's largest private automaker is following Tesla in an adventure to space, announcing plans to build its...
Taiwan’s ‘hidden champions’ help coronavirus fightback
TAOYUAN, Taiwan -- The small group of engineers and executives who met in a deserted warehouse in northern Taiwan on...
Beijing Diary: Xi Jinping’s picks for World Book Day
The Chinese government is battling to contain the coronavirus outbreak that has infected tens of thousands and killed more than...
Thai military battles loss of recruits as abuses come to light
BANGKOK -- Thailand's powerful military has been rattled by a blow to its prestige from the weakest link under its...
Vodafone’s India venture faces collapse despite cash injection
NEW DELHI -- Despite a cash injection from an owner to help its operations during the coronavirus pandemic, Vodafone Idea,...
