Coronavirus latest: Japan argues over what businesses to close
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
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Coronavirus latest: China’s new cases double as Wuhan ends lockdown
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
With world on war footing, cautious Abe declares emergency
TOKYO -- On Sunday afternoon, two days before declaring a state of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka and five other prefectures,...
EU turns to DJI drones for coronavirus fight despite US worries
HAMBURG, Germany -- While the Trump administration is stepping up efforts to purge drones made by China's DJI Technology from...
‘Gig economy’ workers fall on hard times in Singapore and Australia
SINGAPORE -- Nicholas Yeo did not expect such a rocky start to his first year as a full-time freelance photographer....
Singapore shutdown starts with stimulus targeting food deliveries
SINGAPORE -- As Asian countries roll out economic relief measures for businesses and households hit by the coronavirus pandemic, Singapore...
Avigan maker gets hometown help to secure scarce key ingredient
TOYAMA, Japan -- The maker of Avigan is slated to receive local government help in accessing a critical ingredient, a...
China’s coronavirus epicenter Wuhan ends 76-day lockdown
BEIJING -- Chinese authorities on Wednesday ended the monthslong lockdown of Wuhan, the first city ravaged by the novel coronavirus...
Less crowded, but Tokyo loop train is far from empty
TOKYO -- Ridership on central Tokyo's Yamanote train line has fallen 35% on weekday mornings as Japan encourages more people...
From AI to antibodies: inside the race for a coronavirus drug
TOKYO -- Intensive care beds are beginning to fill up the Sydney hospital where Harriet, a medical registrar, has been...
