Cover Story
Australia locked in climate policy 'paralysis' despite summer of fire
Mining exec says 'we're not the bad guys, we're part of the solution'
Feb. 20, 2020
State of denial
Has Australia learned the lesson from its catastrophic firestorms?
Industry in focus
China calls on foreigners to drain $1.5tn bad-debt swamp
Goldman, Oaktree and Lone Star see massive buying opportunities
Aerospace & Defense
Aircraft makers stay Asia-focused amid toughest year in a decade
Embraer, Boeing and Mitsubishi look beyond coronavirus in high-flying market
SoftBank
SoftBank pushes back $108bn Vision Fund sequel
Son plans smaller 'bridge fund,' says he is in no hurry to sell Alibaba stake
Aerospace & Defense
Startups in Southeast Asia eye space as next frontier for expansion
Tech companies hope to cash in on lucrative $415bn industry
Coronavirus
As black swan lands, Alibaba sees explosion in demand
New consumer behavior lifts fresh-food delivery and telecommuting tool
Electronics
LG shakes up group to restore former glory
South Korean manufacturer moves capacity abroad to stem losses
Technology
Samsung unveils Galaxy S20, seeking head start in 5G race
Coronavirus hangs over event that featured medical masks and prevention tips
Nikkei Markets
DBS posts record profit, offers relief amid coronavirus outbreak
Bank sees 1-2% fall in annual revenue if disease is checked by summer
Business deals
Infosys acquires US software provider in digital business push
India's second-largest software exporter buys Simplus in $250m deal
Asia Insight
India's economic frustration and social tensions boil under Modi
Critics say ongoing citizenship law protests tarnish image of tolerance
Coronavirus
Coronavirus exposes Southeast Asia's public health shortfalls
Experts say health infrastructure remains 'systematically underfinanced'
Society
South Korea's 'Parasite' celebrations tiptoe around brutal message
Oscar win highlights challenges President Moon faces in tackling disparities
Interview
US and China can settle differences via ADB, says ex-president
Nakao warns Asia on lack of investment in human capital and the environment
Economy
Japan GDP on track to rebound just 0.5% in January-March
Coronavirus outbreak weakens recovery from sales tax hike
Economy
Thailand GDP growth slows to 2.4%, lowest in five years
Coronavirus and budget disbursement delays uncertain factors for 2020
Commodities
Global oil and iron ore demand hit hard by coronavirus
IEA forecast cites widespread shutdown of China's economy
Opinion
China's poor public health care has hindered coronavirus fight
Small steps like latex gloves help more than huge hospitals
Opinion
Japanese convenience stores need empathy and entrepreneurs to thrive
Localization and personalization will help konbini stay relevant
Opinion
Collapse of China's disgraced P2P sector offers important lessons
Online platforms forced banks to improve offerings but model wasn't sustainable
The Nikkei View
New vision needed for quality infrastructure investment
Japan can be catalyst to include China in the discussion
Life
Mongolians embrace 21st century tourism boom
Business opportunities blossom as nomads discover Airbnb
Arts
Lisbon's Museum of the Orient highlights Portugal's history in Asia
From textiles to tai chi, gallery stands as testament to enduring connection
Tea Leaves
What virus fears can teach Asia's tourism industry
Collapse in visitor demand highlights over-reliance on Chinese visitors
