Japan's economy appears to have hit bottom and is eyeing a recovery from the damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic, its finance minister said, underscoring cautious optimism spreading among ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court backs Karpeles conviction for data manipulation
A Japanese high court on Thursday The Tokyo District Court last year sentenced Mark Karpeles to two years and six months in prison, suspended for four years. Karpeles, a French citizen, will not have ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s $94 billion reserve to combat pandemic sparks ire as PM Abe’s ‘pocket money’
A $94 billion emergency fund that can be tapped without parliamentary oversight has been branded Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's "pocket money" by opposition lawmakers alarmed at its ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Rise in infections puts India at No. 4 globally
The new cases rose after India reopened shops, shopping malls, manufacturing and religious places. Subways, schools and movie theaters remain closed. The increase reported Friday raised India’s ... ( read original story ...)
A 50,000-year old lake in India just turned pink and experts don’t know exactly why
What caused the lake to turn pink? That was the question on people's minds across India after Lonar Lake in the state of Maharashtra suddenly changed hues in recent days. ( read original story ...)
India’s coronavirus cases reach over 297,000, fourth worst hit nation
India on Friday reported a total of 297,535 coronavirus infections, surpassing the United Kingdom to become the fourth worst affected country in the world. ( read original story ...)
China set to complete Beidou network rivalling GPS in global navigation
The Chinese Beidou navigation network will be complete this month when its final satellite goes into orbit, giving China greater independence from U.S.-owned GPS and heating up competition in a sector ... ( read original story ...)
Zoom’s China Ties Under Scrutiny After It Muzzles Human-Rights Group
Zoom Video Communications drew fresh questions over its relationship with Beijing when it shut down a U.S. human-rights organization’s account shortly after its videoconference on the 1989 Tiananmen ... ( read original story ...)
Zoom Blocks Activist in U.S. After China Objects to Tiananmen Vigil
Though the account was restored, the incident spotlights thorny questions for a company with operations in both countries. It vowed to censor accounts only within China. ( read original story ...)
Adviser: China will honor trade deal, wants better US ties
Chinese officials say Beijing will honor its trade deal with the U.S. and wants to see better ties with Washington ... ( read original story ...)