Japan’s economy minister warns against deepening negative rates
Japan should focus on back-stopping struggling businesses rather than trying to spark overall demand in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, its economy minister said, suggesting the...
Japan braces for worst postwar economic slump, pandemic tests policy response
Japan’s economy braced for its worst postwar slump even as first-quarter GDP contracted less than initially thought, as the cornonavirus crisis slams the brakes on...
Samsung leader appears in court, awaits decision on whether he’ll be jailed again
The de facto leader of Samsung Group, Jay Y. Lee, appeared before a South Korean court on Monday, awaiting a ruling on whether new allegations...
Japan’s economy braces for worst postwar slump despite capex gains in first-quarter GDP
Japan’s economy shrank less than initially estimated in the first quarter but the broad impact from the coronavirus crisis is still expected to send the...
Instant View: Japan’s economy braced for worst postwar slump despite capex gains in first-quarter GDP
Japan’s economy shrank less than initially estimated in the first quarter, revised data showed on Monday, but the broad impact from the coronavirus crisis is...
Mexico to propose NAFTA renegotiator to lead WTO: sources
Mexico is set to propose senior trade official Jesus Seade, who helped rework the North American Free Trade Agreement, as a candidate to be the...
Singapore Airlines secures $1 billion additional credit after rights issue
Singapore Airlines Ltd said on Monday that it had secured about $1 billion in credit facilities, in addition to the S$8.8 billion ($6.32 billion) it...
Japan’s first-quarter GDP shrinks less than initial estimate but still faces steep recession
Japan’s economy shrank less than initially estimated in the first quarter but the broad impact from the coronavirus crisis is still expected to send the...
Instant View: Japan’s economy set for worst postwar slump despite capex gains in first-quarter GDP
Japan’s economy shrank less than initially estimated in the first quarter, revised data showed on Monday, but the broad impact from the coronavirus crisis is...
Samsung heir appears in court for arrest warrant hearing
Samsung Group heir Jay Y. Lee appeared in court on Monday for a hearing to determine whether he should be jailed over allegations of accounting...