Virus outbreak
Wuhan lockdown spurs corporate Japan's contingency response
Potential impact on tourism and industry rocks markets in China and beyond
Retail
Environment
Once plastic bag addicted, Thai shoppers adapt creatively to ban
Customers bring buckets and wheelbarrows, while others turn to delivery
Property
Vietnam smart city enlists Mitsubishi, Nomura and Vingroup
Japanese companies invest $908m with local conglomerate facing tight finances
Virus outbreak
Asia businesses brace for virus amid China New Year exodus
SARS memories hit markets and spur Foxconn, airlines and hotels into action
Startups
China's startup funding slump hits early-stage businesses
Fundraising fell 36% in 2019 as investors shunned unproven companies
Companies
Kura Sushi expands to China with Shanghai opening this year
Japanese restaurant chain looks to huge market after Nasdaq listing in US
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks fall as China keeps benchmark lending rate unchanged
Most mainland lenders decline, while Samsung climb to record highs
Companies
Singapore's Olam eyes IPO of two new groups in business reshuffle
CEO says commodity trader aims to complete process within three years
Business trends
Japan's Skylark restaurant group to cease 24-hour operations
Rising labor costs force family restaurant chain to end half-century-old policy
