Scandal-hit Nissan sinks into losses as sales plummet
TOKYO — Nissan, reeling from a scandal over its former superstar executive Carlos Ghosn, sank into red ink in the latest quarter as its vehicle sales ...
Tokyo, IOC officials reiterate that the Olympics are on
TOKYO — Tokyo Olympic organizers reiterated their message on Thursday at the start of two days of meetings with the International Olympic Committee: T...
Fall in new cases raises hope in virus outbreak in China
BEIJING — The number of new cases of the coronavirus in China dropped for a second straight day, health officials said Wednesday in a possible glimmer...
Nissan sues Ghosn, seeking damages for property, jet use
TOKYO — Nissan filed a civil suit Wednesday seeking 10 billion yen ($91 million) in damages from the Japanese automaker's former Chairman Carlos Ghosn...
SoftBank’s profit drop amid WeWork worries, Sprint approval
TOKYO — Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp. said its profit for last quarter dropped amid worries about the perceived risk of its in...
Asian shares rise despite worries about virus outbreak
TOKYO — Asian shares were higher Wednesday, although the outbreak of a new virus in the region continued to weigh on investor sentiments.
Q&A: How virus is impacting Asia’s cruises and passengers
A new viral outbreak is wreaking havoc on cruises in Asia, where some passengers are stranded aboard ships and others can't leave China.
Column: 42-1, a line that lives in Las Vegas betting lore
LAS VEGAS — Before 42-1, there was 27-1.
China’s Communist Party faces recriminations over virus
BEIJING — China's ruling Communist Party faced public anger and recrimination Friday over the death of a doctor who was threatened by police after try...
Its Wuhan plants shut, Honda reports quarterly profit drop
TOKYO — Japanese automaker Honda reported Friday a nearly 31% dive in its October-December profit as strong demand for its motorcycles failed to make ...
‘A floating prison’: Cruise of Asia ends in virus quarantine
YOKOHAMA, Japan — David Abel’s 50th wedding anniversary luxury cruise began with him eating his fill and enjoying the sights of East Asia.
Toyota raises annual forecast on cost cuts, healthy sales
TOKYO — Japan's top automaker Toyota raised its annual forecast Thursday after cost cuts and healthy sales quadrupled quarterly profits from the previ...
Stocks rise on hopes China virus damage can be curbed
TOKYO — Stock markets rose Wednesday on optimism that China's latest actions may help curtail some of the expected economic damage from the virus outb...
Asian shares up on China efforts despite virus worries
TOKYO — Asian shares rose Wednesday on optimism that China's latest actions may help curtail some of the expected economic damage from the virus outbr...
Sony warns of China virus impact on raised forecast for year
TOKYO — Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony Corp. warned Tuesday that forecasts and results were at risk because of the new virus in C...
Fears of new virus trigger anti-China sentiment worldwide
SEOUL, South Korea — A scary new virus from China has spread around the world. So has rising anti-Chinese sentiment, calls for a full travel ban on Ch...
Tokyo Olympic organizers try to dampen cancellation rumors
TOKYO — Tokyo Olympic organizers are trying to shoot down rumors that this year's 2020 Games might be canceled or postponed because of the spread of a...
Mario like Mickey? Nintendo banks on profits from characters
TOKYO — Will Mario follow in the steps of Mickey Mouse? Japanese video game maker Nintendo Co. said Friday it is bullish about profiting from its char...
UN agency declares global emergency over virus from China
BEIJING — The World Health Organization declared the outbreak sparked by a new virus in China that has been exported to more than a dozen countries as...
Nintendo profits up on healthy Switch demand for Christmas
TOKYO — Japanese video game maker Nintendo Co. reported Thursday a 29% rise in quarterly profit, as its earnings got a lift from solid demand for the ...
Japan seeks, although futilely, to arrest Ghosn in Lebanon
TOKYO — An arrest warrant was issued Thursday for Nissan's former chairman Carlos Ghosn, who skipped bail while awaiting trial in Japan, and is now in...
Japanese evacuation flight brings back workers from Wuhan
TOKYO — The first group of Japanese evacuees from a virus-hit Chinese city arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday, wearing masks but showing a sense of relief.
Asian shares sink on mounting worries over China outbreak
TOKYO — Asian shares skidded again Tuesday on deepening worries over the expanding outbreak of a new virus in China.
US, others prepare evacuations as virus spreads from China
BEIJING — The United States and several other nations prepared Tuesday to airlift citizens out of a Chinese city at the center of a virus outbreak tha...
Mongolia closes border, China extends holiday to fight virus
BEIJING — China on Monday expanded its sweeping efforts to contain a deadly virus, extending the Lunar New Year holiday to keep the public at home and...
Countries evaluate evacuation of citizens in virus epicenter
TOKYO — Countries with citizens in the central Chinese city that's the epicenter of a viral outbreak are planning evacuations as the number of illness...
Tokyo Olympics reach 6-months-to-go mark with some fireworks
TOKYO — Tokyo put on a flashy fireworks display on Friday to mark the 6-months-to-go milestone for this year's Olympics.
Asian shares higher despite growing impact of China virus
BANGKOK — Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday as health authorities around the world moved to monitor and contain a deadly virus outbreak in Chin...
Downtown Tokyo’s homeless fear removal ahead of Olympics
TOKYO — Shelters made of cardboard start popping up in the basement of Tokyo's Shinjuku train station right before the shutters come down at 11 p.m., ...
The Latest: 7-time champion Djokovic advances to 3rd round
MELBOURNE, Australia — The Latest on the Australian Open (all times local):