A top Chinese government-appointed expert says a mysterious respiratory illness that has killed at least four people can be transmitted by humans, heightening concern about the outbreak.
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‘Chewing Gum Tycoon’ of Lotte Group, Shin Kyuk-ho, Dies at 98
Mr. Shin transformed a small business in postwar Tokyo into a corporate giant spanning South Korea and Japan.
‘Chewing Gum Tycoon’ of Lotte Group, Shin Kyuk-ho, Dies at 98
Mr. Shin transformed a small business in postwar Tokyo into a corporate giant spanning South Korea and Japan.
Japan and Thailand Confirm New Cases of Chinese Coronavirus
The two new patients will add to fears that the virus will spread further outside China’s borders.
This Strange Microbe May Mark One of Life’s Great Leaps
A organism living in ocean muck offers clues to the origins of the complex cells of all animals and plants.
A Japanese Politician Is Taking Paternity Leave. It’s a Big Deal.
Shinjiro Koizumi, the son of a popular ex-prime minister, was praised for setting an example for Japan’s workaholic fathers.
Carlos Ghosn Defends His Legacy
“Nobody’s going to take it from me,” said the fugitive former auto mogul, a symbol of globalism under pressure.
Carlos Ghosn’s Escape Preparations Spanned the Globe
The former auto magnate boarded a bullet train for the first leg of his escape to Lebanon, which officials in Tokyo are still investigating.
Carlos Ghosn Was Aided in Flight From Japan by Former Green Beret
More details about the former auto executive’s escape emerged. The Japanese news media said cameras showed him leaving his Tokyo home alone.
Turkey Questions Pilots About Carlos Ghosn’s Escape From Japan
Mr. Ghosn, the former Nissan and Renault chief, fled Japan to avoid trial and arrived in Lebanon this week.