Japan’s new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, The choice to visit Southeast Asia underscores Japan’s efforts to counter Chinese influence and build stronger economic and defense ties in the region, much ... ( read original story ...)
Buyer of Japan’s Takata looks at possible seatbelt faults
The company that took over Japan’s Takata Corp. following a scandal over faulty airbags is looking into whether the company failed to provide accurate test data on seatbelts supplied to automakers ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s WealthNavi applies to list on TSE, IPO likely later this year-Nikkei
Japan's asset management fintech firm WealthNavi Inc has applied to list its shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with approval and an initial public offering (IPO) expected later this year, the Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Facing a Demographics Disaster. What Will PM Suga Do About It?
Japan Is Facing a Demographics Disaster. What Will PM Suga Do About It? It is particularly disappointing that Suga, in describing his policy plans, has missed the opportunity to introduce policy ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s former prime minister says military overthrew him
Pakistan’s former prime minsiter Nawaz Sharif has accused the country’s influential army chief of overthrowing him in 2017, escalating political pressure on Imran Khan’s government and the military. ( read original story ...)
Landslide in northern Pakistan buries bus with 15 onboard
A landslide in northern Pakistan on Sunday buried a minibus with 15 people onboard under tons of mud and rock with rescue workers digging through the wreckage in the hopes of finding survivors, police ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Reports 4,105 New Coronavirus Infections, 80 Deaths
Indonesia reported 4,105 new coronavirus infections on Sunday, taking the total to 361,867, data from the country's COVID-19 task force showed. The data added 80 new deaths, taking the total to 12,511 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s slow reform of interest rate benchmarks has put US$2.2 trillion worth of hedging contracts at risk, say market observers
Hong Kong banks risk falling behind in the global effort to reform interest rate benchmarks as the scandal-ridden London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor) is set to be phased out by the end of next year. ( read original story ...)
Storms, Covid Raise Fear of Worst North Korea Famine Since 1990s
(Bloomberg) -- Three destructive typhoons, U.S.-backed sanctions and the global pandemic are fueling concern that North Korea’s 26 million people could slip back into the devastating food shortages ... ( read original story ...)
Benchmark index buckles under quarter-end pressure
The week leading up to the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2020-21 saw a relative lull in the share market, with Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) dropping 1.71 per cent or 27.17 points weekon-week ... ( read original story ...)