Tens of thousands of people were forced into cramped shelters by the powerful storm pounding the Philippines on Friday, making social distancing nearly impossible as the nation battles the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Regions Emerge From Virus Emergency While Tokyo Enters ‘New Normal’
A large screen on a building shows live broadcasting of Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's news conference on Japan's response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Kabukicho entertainment ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bank SMFG’s annual profit misses view, flags virus costs in current year
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group , Japan's second largest lender by assets, reported on Friday a smaller than expected full-year net profit and flagged 450 billion yen ($4.20 billion) of credit ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Juicy Bank Dividends Defy a Perfect Storm of Profit Pressure
For years Japan’s major banks roamed overseas for returns, a strategy that has suffered this year. Their generous dividends remain, but they are the last point of attraction for the stocks. ( read original story ...)
Mythical monster goes viral as Japan prays for end of pandemic
Move over Pokemon and Hello Kitty, in coronavirus-hit Japan, a new character has captured hearts and hopes: Amabie, a beak-nosed, long-locked mythical mermaid monster said to repel plagues. Amabie's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Rakuten 5G Launch Delayed Due to Coronavirus
Japan's Rakuten Inc said on Friday the launch of its 5G services planned for June has been delayed by three months due to disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Software testing by Rakuten's ... ( read original story ...)
England and Wales tours to Japan off as World Rugby postpones July Tests
World Rugby has called off the July tour matches in the southern hemisphere and is looking at rearranging them for October ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bank Mizuho reports $416 million fourth-quarter profit versus year-ago loss
Mizuho Financial Group Inc reported on Friday a net profit of 44.6 billion yen ($416 million) in the fourth quarter compared to the Japanese bank's net loss in the year-ago quarter. ( read original story ...)
Fight The Power: Japan Teen Plans Lawsuit Over Gaming Advice
A Japanese teen is standing up for his right to play hours of video games, crowdfunding for a lawsuit to challenge local government guidelines on limiting video gaming by children. The 17-year-old, ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: State of emergency lifted in most of Japan
"If possible, before 31 May, we would like to lift the state of emergency for the other regions as well," Mr Abe said. Japan faced early criticism for its handling of a mass outbreak on the Diamond ... ( read original story ...)