Pandemic hasn’t killed appetite for investment, Mizuho CEO says
TOKYO -- As the coronavirus pandemic saps corporate finances, Mizuho Financial Group is prepared to provide billions of dollars to struggling businesses...
Economic
Garuda avoids Thai Airways fate with $500m bond extension
JAKARTA -- Indonesia's flagship carrier Garuda Indonesia has narrowly avoided defaulting on its $500 million Islamic bonds after agreeing with...
How burgers taught a vendor to sell to Japan’s budget fashionistas
TOKYO -- The man overseeing 2nd Street, a Japanese vendor of trendy used apparel, learned the secret to success from 60-cent...
Honda and other smart factories fall prey to silent hostage-takers
TOKYO -- Nine factories across six countries.That was the scale of a cyberattack that hit Honda Motor this week, as...
Tokyo 2020 organizers weigh 200 proposals for simplified Olympics
TOKYO -- The Summer Games hosted by Japan will not be "done with grand splendor," organizers said Wednesday night, setting...
Chinese cities push vouchers and night markets to lift economy
SHANGHAI -- Chinese cities have partnered with the private sector to issue billions of dollars in vouchers, heeding the government's push...
Huawei bid to move production to China faces supplier resistance
TAIPEI -- Huawei Technologies is struggling to meet a goal to shift a key part of its output into China,...
China and India eye gradual pullback in Himalayan standoff
BEIJING -- Chinese and Indian forces look to carry out a phased pullback over the course of weeks from their...
UK seeks swift Japan trade deal and TPP membership
LONDON -- The U.K. is looking to accelerate trade deals with countries and blocs across Asia, as the country's transition...
Kim Jong Un’s sister emerges as policymaker in spat with South
SEOUL (Reuters) -- The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is taking a leading role in a new, more...
