Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is sparring with Tokyo’s governor, Yuriko Koike, as tensions rise over the coronavirus response. ( read original story ...)
Japan stands by its integrated resort policy despite Sands’ move
Japan has no plan to change its schedule regarding the launch of integrated resorts (IR) - Las Vegas-style complexes that include casinos and shopping arcades - despite Las Vegas Sands' decision to ... ( read original story ...)
Las Vegas Sands drops $10bn Japan casino pursuit
Las Vegas Sands, the US casino operator that boasted it would spend $10bn to secure a foothold in Japan’s future gaming market, has dropped out of bidding for a licence to operate in the world’s third ... ( read original story ...)
Young sumo wrestler dies of coronavirus in Japan
A 28-year-old sumo wrestler died in Japan on Wednesday after contracting coronavirus and suffering multiple organ failure, becoming the ancient sport's first COVID-19 fatality, the national ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh records 1,162 new coronavirus cases, 19 more deaths in 24 hours
Bangladesh has recorded the highest number of Covid-19 deaths and new cases in last 24 hours, with 19 more deaths and 1,162 new cases. ( read original story ...)
India’s financial center strains from virus amid rescue plan
As Indians await details of a huge coronavirus relief package Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced to jump-start the economy, the virus outbreak in the financial capital ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Modi promises $266 billion to protect economy from Covid-19
India says it is committing $266 billion to prop up its ailing economy during the coronavirus pandemic. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the headline figure during a national address on ... ( read original story ...)
NBA has a new CEO in China. His first task is to make up with Beijing
The NBA has appointed a new chief in China after a political blowup last year over Houston Rockets executive Daryl Morey's tweets. ( read original story ...)
How to Decouple Key Supply Chains From China | Opinion
Amidst the pandemic, the desire to economically decouple from China is immediately encumbered by the fact that China is a key American supplier of medicine (including antibiotics) and medical gear ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Wuhan kicks off mass testing campaign for new coronavirus
Authorities in the Chinese city where the novel coronavirus emerged launched an ambitious campaign on Wednesday to test all of its 11 million residents, after a cluster of new cases raised fears of a ... ( read original story ...)