Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks rise on bets more central banks to ease rates
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery, Tencent among key gainers on A300
Consumer
Nikkei Markets
Hong Kong shares jump as heavyweights rise after US rally
Forty-nine Hang Seng Index constituents end higher
Nikkei Markets
Hong Kong shares rise, but virus impact worries remain
Chow Tai Fook reports drop in January-February sales; brokerages keep 'buy'
Business deals
Canon to cut ties with HP if Xerox takes over
Hostile bid would create formidable rival to longtime Japan partner
Coronavirus
Thai government bans mask exports to battle coronavirus
Authorities seize control of distribution and fix prices amid gouging complaints
Coronavirus
Amazon, Mercari remove overpriced masks, tissue from their sites
US retailer warns vendors not to use coronavirus spread to manipulate prices
Coronavirus
Coronavirus scams prey on the fearful in China, Japan and beyond
Knockoff masks, malicious emails and fake news spread alongside outbreak
Coronavirus
Mask shortage in Japan to linger despite Abe's production push
Goal of 600m in March elusive as producers hesitate to spend on equipment
Companies
Canon looks to OLED material in quest for new growth
As cameras and printers face headwinds, company shifts sights to display industry
Telecommunication
Rakuten shakes up Japan mobile market with $28 unlimited data
E-retailer poised to spark price war once coverage improves
Consumer
Target keeps eye on supply chains as demand for essentials soars
US retail giant coordinates with vendors to maintain inventories, CEO says
Companies
Japan suitmaker Renown struggles to grow under Chinese owner
Partnership with Shandong Ruyi leads to $49m in unpaid bills
Companies
Kirin CEO calls activist proposal to sell health business 'unacceptable'
UK-based FP asking brewer to concentrate on beer ahead of shareholder meeting
Coronavirus
Mask makers contend with new risk in Asia: state intervention
Thailand and China move to secure supplies of coronavirus gear
Coronavirus
In pictures: New York shoppers stock up over coronavirus fears
Dry foods, rubbing alcohol, hand sanitizer, toilet paper and medicine sold out
Companies
Rakuten to take on mobile rivals with low-cost, big-data deal
Move comes amid uncertainty over Japanese giant's online shopping business
Coronavirus
Coronavirus rumors fuel panic buying of toilet paper in Japan
Retailers and suppliers appeal for calm amid long lines and surging prices
Consumer
Office furniture makers' new frontier: the home
The coronavirus and Tokyo Olympics drive demand for ergonomic chairs and desks
Coronavirus
Vietnam isolates all South Korea arrivals, squeezing Samsung
Country serves as key assembling hub for Galaxy smartphones
Consumer
7-Eleven bid for Speedway gas stations spooks investors
Operator Seven & i hit by concerns over industry's future in US
