How red tape could bury Asia’s virus-stricken startups
TOKYO -- Stockpiling mattresses didn't top many people's lists of essentials as they prepared to hole up for the coronavirus...
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New retail landscape gives China startups a boost amid pandemic
TOKYO -- The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the development and adoption of technology that aid online sales, giving a boost...
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...
Startups in Tokyo abandon offices amid coronavirus upheaval
TOKYO -- The operator of Machimachi, a social network for neighbors, on April 17 gave its landlord the required three-month...
Coronavirus shackles Japan’s space startups with another crisis
TOKYO/SINGAPORE -- Interstellar Technologies, a Japanese startup, was primed to test-launch its demonstration rocket on May 2. But less than...
Japanese startups focus on fertility issues to help retain female staff
TOKYO -- Okayu cared deeply about her job in IT sales -- and also about the fertility treatment she was having. Eventually...
Southeast Asia’s health care startups attract wary investors
SINGAPORE -- Startups in Southeast Asia, especially those in health care and deliveries, have managed to raise millions of dollars...
Japanese startups rush to develop service robots for medical use
TOKYO -- Service robots are finally emerging from the shadows around the world as the pandemic drives demand for avoiding...
Burned by Luckin Coffee, US steps up scrutiny of China startups
SHANGHAI -- With the admission of fraudulent accounting by Luckin Coffee and TAL Education having shattered investor confidence, Chinese startups...
Southeast Asian startups tighten belt as coronavirus hits revenue
SINGAPORE -- As the world fights the novel coronavirus pandemic, Southeast Asian startups face another battle: Cash burn. With economic activity...
