Companies
Cathay Pacific to burn cash as crew quarantine rules bite
Airline generated positive cashflow in 2nd half on strong cargo demand
Latest Headlines
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Sports
Hong Kong superstar Golden Sixty shocks fans with upset loss
Second-place finish dashed hopes thoroughbred would match record winning streak
Startups
India's Swiggy reaches decacorn valuation after raising $700m
SoftBank-backed startup to fuel quick delivery amid hot competition
Interview
Japan should strengthen ties with Poland to keep China in check
Central, Eastern European countries changing stance toward Beijing, envoy says
Beijing Winter Olympics
Beijing eases COVID curbs for Olympics and warns on pollution
Testing relaxed and quarantine halved ahead of Games set to start Feb. 4
Energy
Chinese state groups write off assets as future of oil dims
$1.1bn in impairment charges to crush profits of COSL and COSCO Shipping Energy
Coronavirus
Japan to expand COVID measures to over 30 of 47 prefectures
Government may extend recommendations in Okinawa, Yamaguchi and Hiroshima
Automobiles
Panasonic to start producing new Tesla batteries in 2023
The next-generation version offers one of the world's longest ranges
Opinion
Global tax deal gives new hope to the poor
Agreement must urgently evolve to deliver the benefits that are now so close
Food & Beverage
Hong Kong: Japanese food and retail chains find gateway to China
Rice ball seller has over 100 stores in city as it looks to greater market
Retail
Ministop Philippines to rebrand as Japanese partner exits
Convenience stores will expand ready-to-eat menu, offer new products
South Korea election
South Korean candidate Yoon sets conditions for Kim Jong Un summit
Conservative hopeful defends preemptive strike option against North Korea
Politics
India to roll out e-passport, matching 100 other countries
Government pushing to boost security, ease global travel
Climate Change
Pakistan to burn more domestic coal despite climate pledge
Islamabad expands use of lignite to ease burden of expensive imported fuel
International relations
U.S. orders departure of Ukraine embassy staff family members
U.K. accuses the Kremlin of seeking to install a pro-Russian leader in Kyiv
Caixin
China's Kaisa under audit on order of Guangdong government
Regulators tentatively agree that developer can cover debts
Myanmar Crisis
Two-month boycott of Myanmar mall after harsh protest response
Consumers band together because of violent excesses of security guards
Supply Chain
China, Vietnam urge workers to hunker down over Lunar New Year
COVID travel curbs and labor shortages could hit critical tech supply chains
Comment
What will Tokyo look for in BOJ's next governor?
No matter the era, central bank chiefs need foresight, decisiveness and humility
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Chinese startup develops hydrogen-based marine power
Demand for hydrogen-based systems set to grow amid push toward decarbonization
Market Spotlight
Weak yen complicates life for Kuroda and Kishida
Traders predict further tests for Japanese currency
Beijing Winter Olympics
Beijing district orders 2m people to test for virus ahead of Olympics
People in risk areas shall not leave the capital, city spokesperson says
Opinion
Japan must reopen its borders to foreign students
Loss of the global classroom may never recover
Food & Beverage
Curry in hot demand: Japan's House to expand production in China
Top roux producer to add line at Zhejiang plant for Vermont Curry
Indo-Pacific
China sends 39 aircraft into Taiwan ADIZ, countering big U.S. drill
Largest incursion since October includes 34 jet fighters and a bomber
Technology
Your eyes only: Japan e-pay platform can detect faces over masks
Developer Glory launches 10-store trial for 'hands-free shopping street'
International relations
U.S. envoy Rahm Emanuel arrives in Japan, ready to deepen alliance
Tokyo hopes ex-Chicago mayor's ties with Biden and Democratic leaders open doors
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