Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks plunge amid rising concerns over global virus epidemic
Industrial commodity producers, energy firms among top losers on A300
Materials
Coronavirus
Abe pledges national mask reserve as virus fears create shortfall
Prime minister urges mass production, saying state will buy surplus
Coronavirus
Coronavirus puts sumo tournament at risk as Japan hunkers down
Job fairs and schools rush to cancel over infection fears
Technology
Tesla and Panasonic end joint solar cell production
Latest decision poses setback despite continued cooperation in EV batteries
Materials
Cheap shale gas attracts Thai petrochemical major to Ohio
PTT readies $5bn war chest to turn US into 'second home base'
Business trends
Japan chemical makers to tap AI in joint materials project
Patent pooling and informatics expected to drastically cut development times
Commodities
India seeks to curb auto-grade steel imports to encourage local production
Automakers are worried such restrictions could hurt operations
Materials
Exclusive: Toray develops 'first' 100% plant-based polyester
Japanese materials group eyes sustainability shift in apparel industry
Retail
Thai retailer eyes bigger slice of Southeast Asia after record IPO
Central Group unit's $8.1bn market cap makes it 13th-largest listed company
Business trends
Japan Inc. sees slower returns from overseas investments
Companies repatriate funds instead of reinvesting in local markets
