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14 February 2020
Japan and South Korea are struggling with labor shortages, especially in lower-skilled positions. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara) 
Coronavirus

Coronavirus leaves Japan and South Korea short of Chinese workers

Laborers face prejudice from employers, while travel restrictions leave interns stranded

14 February 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks decline as coronavirus cases jump

Chinese insurers pace losses among mainland companies

13 February 2020
Park So-dam and Choi Woo-shik perform in "Parasite." (Photo courtesy of NEON and CJ Entertainment)
Society

South Korea's 'Parasite' celebrations tiptoe around brutal message

Oscar win highlights challenges President Moon faces in tackling disparities

12 February 2020
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Technology

Infographic: China takes 9-1 lead over US in tech patents

Baidu a major filer in AI and blockchain while Americans have advantage in quality

11 February 2020
The third plant of Dongfeng Honda in Wuhan, pictured in November 2019: widespread precautionary shutdowns are often not sensible in the long-run.
Opinion

Coronavirus overreaction risks disrupting business far beyond China

World now more dependent on Chinese high-end manufacturing

11 February 2020
Guards at the Deoksugung palace in Seoul wear masks to avoid the new coronavirus infection. (Photo by Sotaro Suzuki)
Coronavirus

'Hate China virus' puts South Korea's Moon under pressure

President walks political tightrope as the coronavirus epidemic grows

10 February 2020
Many normal business operations are suspended in China until Feb. 9, but the coronavirus-caused disruption could continue beyond that.
Datawatch

Coronavirus exposes downside of global dependence on China

China's share of world trade has doubled since SARS outbreak of 2003

9 February 2020
Medical staff work in the isolated intensive care unit in a hospital in Wuhan, China on Feb. 6. 
Coronavirus: Free to read

Coronavirus: Week of Feb. 1 to Feb. 8 brings supply chain strain

US citizen dies in Wuhan as impact on business begins to crystallize

8 February 2020
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7 February 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks climb as central bank support hopes grow

AirAsia rises after recent drop, while Cathay unveils unpaid leave scheme

5 February 2020
A worker stands next to robotic arms in a factory in Zhangjiakou, China: robots often supplement and support humans rather than replace them.
Opinion

Asia's economies must learn to accommodate rise of robots

Technology can complement humans but it can also eliminate their jobs

5 February 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian shares rebound even as Wuhan coronavirus fears linger

South Korean carmakers climb after monthly sales numbers

4 February 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks fall more amid growing fears over China epidemic

Chinese stocks plunge as mainland market reopens after Lunar New Year break

3 February 2020
A Chinese woman in a face mask offers prayers at Erawan Shrine in Bangkok. Thailand's economic ministers have approved measures to help the tourism industry deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus

Governments around Asia look to cushion the blow of coronavirus

Singapore, Thailand, South Korea plan help for tourism business and supply chains

3 February 2020
A doctor puts on protective goggles before entering the isolation ward at a hospital in Wuhan, China.
Coronavirus: Free to read

Coronavirus: How the outbreak unfolded from Jan. 27 to Feb. 1

As cases surpassed 10,000, countries rushed to fly citizens out of China

1 February 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks extend losses as China virus kills more people

China Vanke, Tata Motors among losers on A300 index

31 January 2020
Samsung Electronics started using domestically produced etching gas to cope with Japan's export curbs. (Photo provided by Samsung Electronics)
Japan-South Korea rift

Japan's etching gas exports to South Korea bounce back

Semiconductor materials and beer start flowing again after halt in 2019

31 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks plunge as coronavirus deaths and infections continue to rise

Samsung Electronics falls after net income lags behind estimates

30 January 2020
Public discussion about Huawei's role gets stuck between two unhelpful extremes.
Opinion

Asia must step up tech security as it hands Huawei 5G green light

Governments around world set to follow UK stance on Chinese telecoms giant

29 January 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities slide more as China virus infections, death toll rise

Airlines across the region slump as epidemic affects travel demand

28 January 2020
Jayang Traditional Market in eastern Seoul was packed on the first day of the Lunar New Year holiday on Friday. (Photo by Steven Borowiec)
Economy

South Korea's consumption bump gives hope to stuttering economy

Traditional markets do brisk business during Lunar New Year season

27 January 2020
Japan logged a trade deficit of 1.64 trillion yen in 2019, its second straight year of deficits, as exports fell even more sharply than imports.
Economy

Japan's trade falls for first time in three years

Trade battles dent exports to China and South Korea

23 January 2020
A Chinese traveler wears a protective mask at Beijing Railway station on Jan. 21: this new virus comes on the eve of Chinese New Year.
Opinion

Coronavirus threatens economic damage around the world

Regional neighbors and European stocks are already facing losses

23 January 2020
Seoul is optimistic about GDP for 2020, however analysts remain wary, saying government estimates seem based on sentiment rather substance.
Economy

South Korea grows at slowest annual pace since financial crisis

Economy expands 2% in 2019, but officials paint rosier picture this year

22 January 2020