Japan to offer $112bn safety net to companies hit by pandemic
TOKYO -- The Japanese government will provide 12 trillion yen ($111.62 billion) in aid to companies to help them cope with...
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Coronavirus latest: Singapore eclipses 30,000 cases
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
India cuts key rates in surprise move to ease coronavirus shock
NEW DELHI -- The Reserve Bank of India on Friday cut its benchmark interest rate 40 basis points to 4%,...
Jollibee to build ‘cloud kitchens’ to offset coronavirus pain
MANILA -- Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee Foods said Friday it will spend 7 billion pesos ($138 million) to build discreet "cloud...
Coronavirus latest: Tokyo prepares a 6-week reopening schedule
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
China reveals plan to set up security agencies in Hong Kong
HONG KONG -- China on Friday announced draft legislation that will pave the way for it to set up national...
Japan’s Orix rejects taking over aircraft leasing JV with HNA
HONG KONG -- Japanese financial group Orix has quashed speculation that it could increase its stake in Avolon Holdings, the...
Thailand drums up post-COVID-19 investment in medical supplies
BANGKOK -- Thailand has greenlighted a string of new foreign direct investment deals in medical equipment production as it seeks...
Philippines eyes tax on Netflix to boost revenue amid pandemic
MANILA -- Lockdowns imposed to fight the spread of coronavirus have sent local revenues tumbling but online services surging, prompting...
China abandons economic growth target for first time in decades
SHANGHAI -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang did not announce an economic growth target for this year, marking the first time in...
