President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to use the Philippines military to enforce a monthlong COVID-19 lockdown as curfew violations soared in the main northern regions. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Games won’t provide much economic stimulus for Japan
A top IOC official has suggested that next year's postponed Tokyo Olympics could help “kick start" Japan's economy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Abe backs WHO on coronavirus, in contrast with ally Trump
Japanese expressed support on Friday for the role of the World Health Organization in the campaign against the new coronavirus, in contrast with U.S. President Donald Trump who has vowed to cut U.S. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics won’t provide much economic growth for Japan
A top IOC official has suggested that next year's postponed Tokyo Olympics could help “kick start" Japan's economy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan offers $930 virus stimulus payment to all residents
Japan will offer a cash payment of 100,000 yen ($930) to every resident, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Friday, as measures to contain the coronavirus decimate the world's third-top economy. ( read original story ...)
Japan airlines keep many domestic flights despite few takers for seats
Japan's top airlines are operating at nearly half their domestic capacity even though the coronavirus outbreak has left seats on flights mostly empty, amid a lack of clear government directives on the ... ( read original story ...)
More fiscal help is needed, especially for small businesses: Japan strategist
Kathy Matsui of Goldman Sachs says the nation-wide declaration of emergency will further hit Japan's already-weak economy. Small and medium-sized businesses are struggling and need more help from the ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic to wipe out $17 billion in Japan firms’ sales: research
Japan’s listed firms expect nearly $17 billion in sales to be wiped out from the coronavirus pandemic that has led to supply chain disruptions, travel bans and government requests to shut down some ... ( read original story ...)
2012 Olympics Won’t Provide Much Economic Stimulus for Japan
A top IOC official has suggested that next year's postponed Tokyo Olympics could help “kick start" Japan's economy. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s Swat River fouled by untreated waste, dumping
The Swat River is a vital supply of water for Pakistan's northern region of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. But local authorities, residents and tourists have been dumping raw sewage and trash into its waters ... ( read original story ...)