Japan says economy is ‘in an extremely severe situation’
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's economy has been worsening rapidly in April due to the global coronavirus pandemic, the government said...
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South Korean economy contracts most since 2008 in first quarter
SEOUL -- South Korea's economy contracted 1.4% in the first three months of 2020 from the previous quarter, marking the...
For how long can the Treasury afford to bankroll the economy?
While all around are easing back, Britain, a latecomer to the lockdown party, remains stoically committed to its social distancing...
Moon torn between vow to rein in chaebol and sustaining economy
SEOUL -- The landslide victory by South Korea's ruling party in the April 15 election rewards President Moon Jae-in for his handling...
‘Government puts economy before life’: Voices from the pandemic
The novel coronavirus pandemic has triggered unprecedented economic, social and political disruption across the world. Governments have struggled to contain...
‘The government seems to put the economy first over life’
The novel coronavirus pandemic has triggered unprecedented economic, social and political disruption across the world. Governments have struggled to contain...
should we lift the lockdown to save the economy?
There were justifications for this in 1918. No vaccine was coming. Countries had to build herd immunity. This time there...
China economy enters vicious circle as business cuts crush demand
HONG KONG -- Lured by thriving tourism in his hometown Chongqing in Southwestern China, Li Yi last year used a...
Five ways you can help the UK economy recover from coronavirus, while helping yourself
Don’t hoard your cash When claiming compensation for cancelled holidays and events, consider accepting a voucher to use later on...
Boeing resumes production as America tries to revive economy
Cineworld Group has said it is “optimistic” that it will be able to open towards the second half of June,...
