The Big Story
How coronavirus, typhoons and taxes drove Japan to the brink of recession
Tourism industry braced for disappointing year despite Olympics
Feb. 27, 2020
Off target
The coronavirus, a consumer slump and a looming recession reveal the limits of Abenomics
Business Spotlight
Virus hits China's economic heart -- its small businesses
Over 85% expect to run out of cash within three months
Business deals
China carmaker insulates Thailand from blow of GM pullout
Asia woes mount for one of Detroit's Big Three as it also leaves Australia
5G networks
Indian telecom players protest push for pricey 5G spectrum auction
Country risks being left behind as top operator rejects regulator's proposal
Transportation
South Korean airlines take pounding as China traffic sinks
Asiana cuts executive pay and furloughs staff in emergency response
Coronavirus
Coronavirus to cause $27.8bn revenue loss for Asian carriers: IATA
Global loss would be $29.3bn with demand set to fall for first time since 2009
Coronavirus
Southeast Asia's garment supply chain torn up by virus
Inventories under pressure at Uniqlo
5G networks
Intel debuts 5G base station chips as alternative to Huawei
US chipmaker teams up with Ericsson to grab 40% market share
Nikkei Markets
Bank of East Asia says 2020 risks 'manageable' despite virus
Hong Kong lender sees bad loans in China falling after tumultuous year
5G networks
Shares in AIS surge after Thai telco dominates 5G auctions
Government raises $3.2bn from mobile operators by auctioning off licenses
Consumer Industries
Indian consumer-goods makers' earnings signal deepening slowdown
Third-quarter marks slowest volume growth for companies since April-June 2017
Asia Insight
Japan's casino bribery scandal deals Abe a tough hand
Rising public opposition jeopardizes hopes for resorts in three cities
Economy
Philippine workers gun for new remittance record amid coronavirus
Migrants sent home $30.1bn in 2019, continuing long-term upward trend
International relations
Bhutan tourism stung by new fees on visitors from India
Measure aims to curb overcrowding, but threatens hotel sector
Politics
Thailand court dissolves opposition Future Forward
After guilty ruling, Thanathorn says pro-democracy movement 'must stand firm'
Malaysia in transition
Mahathir resignation leaves coalition's campaign promises hanging
Leader unable to ignite economy, while foreign relations showed mixed results
Coronavirus
China bolsters stimulus with annual congress delayed by outbreak
Policy vacuum looms over 2020 growth target and regional coffers
Economy
Indonesia cuts key rate, buys bonds to soften coronavirus impact
Move aimed at supporting growth despite no cases confirmed in country
Opinion
Political carnage of China's coronavirus outbreak is just beginning
Xi Jinping will emerge weakened from crisis thanks to slow government response
Opinion
Philippines risks danger by abruptly terminating US defense agreement
Rodrigo Duterte has acted rashly, potentially emboldening China and terrorists
Opinion
Punishing Cambodia is going to backfire on EU
Removing tariff-free access will drive Phnom Penh toward Beijing's orbit
The Nikkei View
Coronavirus to test nations’ coordination in a globalized economy
Uncertainties in outbreak pose policymaking challenge not seen in 2008 crisis
Life
Chefs give Thailand's wild bees a helping hand
Northern hill tribe shows restaurateurs a sweet way to conserve forests
Life
Philippines fired up over Imelda Marcos documentary
Amid Duterte controversy, 'The Kingmaker' raises fresh fears over comeback of a fallen dynasty
Tea Leaves
'Parasite' versus 'Winnie the Pooh'
Globalization of the film industry brings risks as well as benefits
