Economy
Australia holds rates at record lows ahead of 'very large' GDP decline
Central bank vows to do 'whatever is necessary' as coronavirus disrupts economy
Economy
Opinion
Taiwan and China attempt civility in coronavirus crisis
Cross-strait relationship has defrosted with mercy flights and exports
Economy
Japan's $1tn stimulus offers $18,000 to mom and pop businesses
Government offers nearly $3,000 per household to hard-hit families
Opinion
Japan's state of emergency has dark history
Governments used them for medical and military ends, but lost powers after the war
Economy
China leans on auto subsidies to jump-start post-virus economy
Ownership caps will be eased as car sales plunge in first quarter
Economy
Coronavirus darkens Asia’s economic outlooks: JCER survey
Negative growth forecast for Singapore and Thailand as unemployment escalates
Coronavirus
Singapore tops up coronavirus relief before 4 weeks of restraint
Malaysia adds support for small business to shore up employment
Business trends
Japan's farmers adopt smart technology to streamline rice growing
Drones and GPS-ready planters have the potential to make up for scarce workers
Opinion
India's media must promote science, not superstition, in COVID-19 fight
Drinking cow urine and practising yoga have been tipped as coronavirus cures
Business trends
Cooped-up Japanese turn to e-commerce as options narrow
Indoor trampolines and pricey wine among the hot sellers
