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China: March loans surge to 2.85 trillion Yuan

BEIJING – New bank lending in China rose sharply to 2.85 trillion yuan ($405 billion) in March, with total social …

TOKYO – A battle is brewing between a local governor trying to close down all businesses to contain COVID-19 and …

Hong Kong – Hong Kong is extending its travel ban for non-residents as it keeps up its efforts to contain COVID-19. This …

Tokyo – Japan is to declare a state of emergency in Tokyo and six other prefectures as early as Tuesday …

Hong Kong – China has insisted it will not restrict exports of medical supplies amid growing demand for equipment such …