Over 100 foreign nationals in the Philippines have contracted the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Department of Health (DOH) said Monday. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says Chinese ships spend record time violating its territorial waters
Chinese coast guard ships have twice intruded into Japan's territorial waters in the past four days, forcing Japanese coast guard vessels to block the Chinese ships from approaching Japanese fishing ... ( read original story ...)
Greig Laidlaw joins Shining Arcs in Japan’s Top League
Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw has joined Shining Arcs in Japan's Top League, having left Clermont Auvergne at the end of last season. ( read original story ...)
Japan floods: Country braces for more rain as death toll rises
Another 30cm (12 inches) of rain is expected in the next two days. BBC Tokyo correspondent Rupert Wingfield-Hayes says that, while it is normal for Western Japan to bear the brunt of the rains ... ( read original story ...)
Japan floods kill at least 18 people after record-breaking rainfall
Rescue workers in Japan are beginning a desperate search for survivors after dozens were left dead or missing following widespread flash flooding triggered by record rainfall on the southern island of ... ( read original story ...)
Rain Hampers Rescue Efforts After Deadly Japan Floods
Driving rain hampered the efforts of tens of thousands of rescue workers in southwestern Japan on Monday as they searched for survivors from deadly floods and landslides, with more torrential ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Fast-Tracks Annual Meetings Into Digital Era
Foreign investors get greater access as CEOs answer shareholder questions online, but the pandemic has cut short the lavish buffets and free mugs ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nishimura: Agreed with experts to expand economic activity from July 10
Japanese Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Monday the government agreed with members of a new panel to expand economic activity from July 10 based on the premise of taking thorough steps to ... ( read original story ...)
Former Scotland captain Laidlaw signs for Japan’s Shining Arcs
Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw will be playing for Japanese Top League side NTT Shining Arcs when the season begins next year, the Chiba-based club said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Turkey sends medical equipment to Bangladesh
South Asian country reports 44 more deaths in 24 hours, raising overall tally to 2,096, says government report - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)