Coronavirus latest: Japan’s high school baseball championship cancelled
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Economic
As virus wanes in China, startups see ‘promising’ funding rebound
TOKYO -- Startups in China are experiencing a rebound in venture capital funding as the coronavirus crisis in the country...
How I entered Hong Kong in the era of the pandemic and lockdowns
HONG KONG -- A few dozen passengers, including me, disembarked slowly and orderly from a sparsely filled Japan Airlines Boeing...
Tsai seeks talks with Xi despite China contempt for Taiwan
TAIPEI -- President Tsai Ing-wen played up Taiwan's growing global standing and said she sought talks with Chinese President Xi...
Beijing Diary: China’s congress, from the outside looking in
The Chinese government is battling to contain the coronavirus outbreak that has infected tens of thousands and killed more than...
Indonesia and Philippine central banks cross the Rubicon
JAKARTA/HONG KONG -- Economic infection from the new coronavirus has pushed some central banks in developing Asia to cross the...
Tencent and Honda partner to develop auto infotainment system
GUANGZHOU -- Chinese internet services giant Tencent Holdings and Japanese carmaker Honda Motor announced on Monday a tie-up to develop in-car infotainment systems...
China blasts Taiwan push for ‘independence’ after Tsai speech
TAIPEI -- China responded angrily to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's inauguration speech on Wednesday, accusing her of seeking independence and...
Thai central bank cuts policy rate for third time this year
BANGKOK -- Thailand's central bank decided on Wednesday to ease monetary policy for the third time this year as it...
Lenovo says coronavirus will spur PC and data center demand
TOKYO -- The new coronavirus pandemic will spur long-term growth in PCs and data centers, Lenovo Group said on Wednesday as...
