Tech giants Microsoft, Google and Amazon join funding

But pandemic woes offset long-term hopes for economic recovery

Unemployment figures precede release of latest GDP figures, which are expected to show a record shrink

British energy giant will retain 40% stake and continue to operate the block

Business not affected despite 2-week closure

Carrier expects net loss of 300 billion yen for the year ending March 2021

Townhouses, condominiums planned for acquisition, taking into account new-normal lifestyles

Several countries have criticised the Nordstream II project, saying it will increase EU dependence on Russia for critical gas supplies

Store closures would put 2,500 jobs at risk, says source

Japanese giant says net profit hit 376.7 billion yen, up 91.8% from the April-December period a year earlier

After rally on Asian markets, Europe opens higher following last week’s blood-letting

IHS Markit says production, new orders scaled back as pandemic undermines demand

Malaysia could see external demand rise this year, even as world battles virus