Good news on mask requirements offers more hope for economic reopening, helps drive gains in travel shares

E-commerce giant says move will raise its staff in Britain by 20%

Japanese conglomerate reports ¥114 billion annual profit, beating own target

It marks two consecutive profitable quarters for Brazil’s largest company

Rises in US futures, Chinese market prompt further gains in Japan

Upgrade includes installation of heavy-duty spotlights, enhanced signage

Disney+ service ends quarter with fewer-than-expected 104 million subscribers

Benchmark Nikkei 225 index up 1.55% in early trade, broader Topix index gains 1.33%

Meanwhile, bitcoin plummets as Tesla pulls out over environmental concerns

Without hole blown in its finances by govt fine, it would have posted an operating profit of US$1.6 bil, says e-commerce giant
