Coronavirus
WHO leaves Turkmenistan in COVID gray zone as neighbors face surge
Central Asian nation says it has no cases but is advised to act like it does
Central Asia
Politics
Kyrgyzstan internet law raises fears for free speech in COVID fog
Critics say bill, ostensibly aimed at false virus info, would enable corruption
Politics
Kyrgyz ex-president sentenced to 11 years in prison
Almazbek Atambayev found guilty of ordering release of convicted criminal
Health Care
Turkey opens Japan-funded hospital as virus spreads
Erdogan says latest facility 'will play a critical role' in coronavirus battle
Economy
ADB warns coronavirus threatens to chop 10% off global output
Bank says fiscal and monetary responses needed immediately to soften fallout
Transportation
Shippers turn to Belt and Road trains to beat coronavirus shutdowns
With air and sea freight services disrupted, Europe-Asia rail lines shine
Coronavirus
Tajikistan finally confronts virus as Central Asian economies reel
Turkmenistan is now region's last bastion claiming to be coronavirus-free
Opinion
For developing world, Belt and Road Initiative is best deal around
China's infrastructure offer supports economic growth in Europe, Africa and Asia
Nikkei Asia Prizes
Grab co-founders, clean water pioneer and museum curator honored
Nikkei recognizes outstanding contributions to quality of life in Asia
