The Big Story
Inside the unprecedented global race for a coronavirus cure
As health systems teeter, scientists must rely on informal networks for vital research
April 9, 2020
LAST LINE
The desperate global hunt for a COVID-19 treatment
Business Spotlight
Coronavirus pandemic tears holes in Asia's garment industry
Massive job losses and GDP cuts in store as H&M and other brands halt orders
Markets
Coronavirus deals much swifter blow to Asian stocks than past crises
Record low valuations give cash-rich companies an advantage, some analysts say
Coronavirus
US lawsuits seek to pin coronavirus blame on China
Allegations of negligence raise legal questions about responsibility
SoftBank
SoftBank's Sprint headache gone but coronavirus adds to migraine
Vision Fund holds its breath as investment in 90 companies faces market turmoil
Pharmaceuticals
Fujifilm starts clinical trial on Avigan for coronavirus
Company also says it is ready to ramp up production of the anti-flu medication
Food & Beverage
Thai-owned luxury grocer Dean & DeLuca files for US bankruptcy
American chain seeks protection from creditors as its Asia business charts own path
Retail
China's retailers face hard truth: If you reopen, they won't come
Customer traffic down by more than half at Shanghai Walmart branch
Asia Insight
Indonesia in 'worst' position as coronavirus attacks ASEAN bloc
Raincoats and cling wrap double as defenses in weak health systems
Coronavirus
Abe says hospitals near 'limit' as Japan enters state of emergency
Prime minister warns infections risk ballooning to 80,000
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Seven things to know about the medical aspects
Symptoms, infection methods, treatments and more
Politics
Ex-PMs go head-to-head in South Korea as election campaign starts
Moon’s party gets tailwind from his handling of coronavirus
Interview
World Bank warns of 'third shock' after coronavirus and trade war
Developing Asia urged to address expected poverty surge, financial distress
Opinion
No, China will not get away with rewriting history
Beijing mainly cares about convincing its domestic audience, not the global one
Opinion
India's coronavirus lockdown spells disaster for struggling economy
Government can cut taxes and red tape to boost eventual return to growth
Opinion
Advice from a venture capitalist for startups during coronavirus
Founders and CEOs must overcommunicate with staff and make capital last
The Nikkei View
Japan stands at turning point in coronavirus battle
Government should not rule out further steps to fight outbreak and save economy
Life
Okinawa, foreign even to Japan, attracts hipster tourists
Tropical island prefecture draws mainlanders looking for a gentler life
Tea Leaves
Hospitality, North Korean style, highlights German dilemma
Legal norms hamper efforts to close controversial facility