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Reducing Asia's climate vulnerability
Asia focus, Mekala Krishnan and Yuito Yamada, Published on 29/03/2021
» Many parts of Asia seem to be emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic relatively well. But overcoming the public-health crisis is only one challenge the region faces. Where climate change is concerned, Asia may be far more vulnerable than other parts of the world.
Travel turmoil
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/08/2020
» As the world faces the devastating consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, tourism is among the sectors affected the most severely. A major source of revenue and jobs in Asia, it started to feel the pain early when the Chinese outbound market collapsed almost overnight in late January.
Nissan shareholders approve post-Ghosn governance overhaul
AFP, Published on 25/06/2019
» YOKOHAMA, Japan: Nissan shareholders on Tuesday approved an overhaul intended to strengthen governance at the crisis-hit Japanese automaker, which is still reeling from the Carlos Ghosn scandal and tensions with French partner Renault.
Japan start-up Mercari soars in first day of Tokyo trade
AFP, Published on 19/06/2018
» TOKYO - Japanese flea market app Mercari soared Tuesday as it debuted on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, a major success for the rare example of a Japanese "unicorn" -- a start-up valued over $1 billion.