Coronavirus latest: Hong Kong unemployment surges
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Economic
SoftBank seeks to sell T-Mobile stake, paving exit from US telecoms
TOKYO -- SoftBank Group has begun preparations to unload the bulk of its stake in U.S. mobile carrier T-Mobile as part of the...
Muji to sell at Lawson as consumers flock to convenience stores
TOKYO -- Japan's Ryohin Keikaku, operator of the no-frills home-goods stores chain Muji, will enter a partnership with major convenience store chain operator...
Boeing slump forces Toray to slash US carbon fiber jobs
TOKYO -- Japanese materials maker Toray Industries will reduce staffing at its U.S. carbon fiber business by 25% in response...
Coronavirus latest: US stocks gain on strong retail sales
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
BOJ braces for long-term support for coronavirus-hit businesses
TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan is prepared for an extended campaign to support businesses that have been hit by...
Hong Kong’s unemployment rate jumps to highest level in 15 years
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's jobless rate surged to 5.9% in the three months ending May 31, surpassing the 5.5%...
India confirms 3 killed in clash with China troops in Himalayas
NEW DELHI -- An Indian Army officer and two soldiers have been killed in a clash with Chinese troops on...
India confirms 3 soldiers killed in clash with China in Himalayas
NEW DELHI -- An Indian Army officer and two soldiers have been killed in a clash with Chinese troops on...
Muji products to be sold at Lawson through partnership
TOKYO -- Japanese home goods chain Muji and major convenience store chain operator Lawson will form a sales and brand...
