East Asia

Taiwan cancels Lantern Festivel as COVID cases rise

The celebrations are usually held to mark end of Lunar New Year season

January 19, 2021 21:53 JST

Japan's Okinawa declares emergency; Taiwan Lantern Festival canceled

January 19, 2021 21:30 JST

Beijing says it was 'decisive' but panel criticizes 'lost opportunities'

January 19, 2021 20:41 JST

Short-video company targets e-commerce for growth, in defiance of leader Alipay

January 19, 2021 20:24 JST

Analysts say isolated nation's economy may have shrunk up to 10% last year

January 19, 2021 20:04 JST

Chain adjusts to lower demand for suits brought on by rise of home working

January 19, 2021 18:09 JST

Deadlock over interest rates for major rail project stalls annual summit

January 19, 2021 17:10 JST

Japan's experiences offers a bitter lesson for America

January 19, 2021 17:00 JST

De facto leader of powerful tech giant has received a 30-month sentence

January 19, 2021 16:18 JST

Private exchange HGX moves in on Hong Kong trader with blockchain-backed tokens

January 19, 2021 16:16 JST