Hong Kong protesters defy police ban to gather for Tiananmen vigil
HONG KONG -- Thousands of people in Hong Kong defied a police order and gathered peacefully Thursday to mark the...
Economic
Indonesia says China’s ‘nine-dash line’ puts its interests at risk
JAKARTA -- Indonesia's economic interests are jeopardized by China's territorial claim covering most of the South China Sea, its foreign minister said...
Coronavirus-testing robot in Japan takes on key tasks, reducing lab strain
KOBE, Japan -- A Japanese medical technology company plans to develop a robot that can automate much of the process of...
Indian automakers rev up factories and incentives to exit slump
TOKYO -- India's major automakers have restarted factories that had been shut down since late March, taking a step toward rousing Asia's...
Coronavirus-testing robot handles key tasks, reducing staff burden
KOBE, Japan -- A Japanese medical technology company plans to develop a robot that can automate much of the process of...
Retired China soccer star calls for ouster of Communist Party
BEIJING (Reuters) -- A retired Chinese soccer star called for the ouster of China's ruling Communist Party in a video...
Coronavirus latest: Jakarta to ease mosque restrictions
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
HSBC and Standard Chartered back Hong Kong security law
HONG KONG -- The two British lenders that dominate Hong Kong banking have come out in support of Beijing's national...
India and Australia sign military pact as China tensions rise
NEW DELHI -- India and Australia on Thursday signed a deal that will strengthen their cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region...
Baseball team’s virus approach offers clues for Japanese business
TOKYO -- The Yomiuri Giants professional baseball team announced on Thursday that two players who had tested positive for the...
