Coronavirus
Shanghai residents get taste of freedom after six-week lockdown
A Nikkei reporter tells of his few hours outside after 49 days confined at home
Coronavirus
Coronavirus
North Korea boosts output of drugs, medical supplies amid COVID
Over 260,000 report fever, one dies while disinfection work intensifies
Markets
Chinese lockdowns take toll on stocks with big China exposure
Woodside and Shiseido suffer more than rivals less reliant on Asia's top economy
Economy
China land revenue plunges 38% in blow to local finances
Property developers defer new projects as zero-COVID policy takes toll
Supply Chain
China's Xiaomi, Vivo and Oppo trim smartphone orders by 20%
Trio hit by lockdowns and inflation woes while Samsung and Google less impacted
Coronavirus
North Korea's Kim slams officials' 'immature' response to COVID
Country reports over 230,000 more people with fever symptoms, 6 more deaths
China tech
China lockdowns a 'double killer' of online, offline businesses: JD.com CEO
Latest outbreak hurts consumers and supply chains more severely, Xu Lei says
Coronavirus
Shanghai claims 'zero-COVID' status after six-week lockdown
Milestone tempered by tighter measures in other cities hit by virus outbreaks
Coronavirus
Japan to test accepting tourists from Singapore, Thailand and more
U.S., Australia included in trial letting in small groups ahead of easing in June
Coronavirus
North Korea reports 6 new COVID deaths as military mobilized
Emergency headquarters record 269,510 more people with fever
Coronavirus
Court finds COVID restrictions for Tokyo restaurant chain illegal
Plaintiff Global-Dining said the orders were unconstitutional, court disagrees
Economy
China economy hit in April as zero-COVID slams brakes on growth
Widespread lockdowns dent consumer spending; vehicle sales plunge
Coronavirus
Shanghai targets June 1 return from COVID lockdowns
City officials declare epidemic under control but wait to prevent rebound
Coronavirus
Kim tells North Korea military to 'stabilize' drug supply amid COVID
Country reports 392,000 people with fever and 8 new deaths
Comment
Globalization sees new 'variant' in wake of COVID-19, Ukraine
Priority for business, governments shifts from efficiency to risk reduction
Datawatch
COVID keeps kids in Japan away from doctors as families struggle
Children's medical visits fall 20% as parents opt not to skip work
Business trends
Thai restaurants and bars ride the 'omakase' boom
COVID restrictions and star chefs fuel spending on high-end food and drinks
Business deals
Sumitomo unit to buy European aircraft lessor Goshawk
$1.5bn deal will make Japanese company the world's No. 2
Coronavirus
China drops plan to host 2023 Asian Cup soccer tournament
COVID flare-up forces move for quadrennial sporting event