Transportation
Japan's Sumitomo buys 20% stake in Philippine railway for $60m
Trading house aims to ease Manila traffic jams, with more lines expected
Transportation
Hong Kong protests
Hong Kong's special trade status with the US: Five things to know
City's preferential position for trade and technology at stake
Retail
Indonesia's Ramadan spending spree spoiled by coronavirus
Airlines and retail hit hard, but e-commerce comes out a winner
Business Spotlight
Thai Airways: pandemic delivers final blow to mismanaged carrier
Stripped of state protection, national icon faces drastic recovery overhaul
Coronavirus
Japan's IHI, JR West furlough thousands as demand plummets
Top companies expect slow recovery despite economic reopening
Transportation
Uber to move regional headquarters to Hong Kong from Singapore
Amid city's tensions, ride-hailing company urges government to legalize services
Caixin
Flying to China still a challenge as restrictions extended
As COVID-19 pandemic rages abroad, China tries to reduce imported infection risk
Energy
Chinese oil demand on recovery track, pushing prices higher
But global outlook remains bleak as lockdowns and travel bans stay in place
International relations
US awakens to risk of China-Russia alliance in the Arctic
New navy secretary calls for a significant presence in the northern seas
Coronavirus
Indonesia coronavirus cases spike towards end of Ramadan
Crowded markets, travel and mass prayers add to risk of further infection
Aerospace & Defense
Mitsubishi Heavy to halt SpaceJet mass production and halve staff
Exclusive: Program workforce to be reassigned as global aircraft demand slumps
Companies
Japan's Orix rejects taking over aircraft leasing JV with HNA
Avolon seen as candidate for sale by cash-strapped Chinese conglomerate
Coronavirus
How I entered Hong Kong in the era of the pandemic and lockdowns
A Nikkei reporter recounts airport arrival, virus testing and hotel quarantine
Business trends
Mainland Chinese airlines show signs of recovery
Hong Kong's Cathay sinks deeper with no domestic market to rely on
Politics
US blacklists Chinese logistics firm over business with Iran
Shanghai Saint Logistics punished for servicing Mahan Air
Transportation
Thai Airways to be restructured under bankruptcy court
Coronavirus forces decisive action over loss-making national flag carrier
Transportation
Qantas to ramp up domestic flights without social distancing
Australian airline sees 50% service rise if it replaces government standards
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
To Japan's Olympic hopefuls, a year sounds like a long time
12 more months of expenses, putting off family and fighting to remain motivated
Transportation
China to US airfreight prices spike as coronavirus hits
Rates from Shanghai four times higher due to lower capacity
Interview
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka looks beyond center court
Pandemic shutdown gives ace time to develop business outside of pro circuit