Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed to cooperate closely in developing COVID-19 vaccines and drugs, and in their efforts to boost their economies ... ( read original story ...)
Yukio Okamoto, Diplomat Who Nurtured Japan’s U.S. Ties, Dies at 74
While in government and in the private sector, he advised Japanese prime ministers on how to manage the relationship between the two economic giants. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sharp Halves Full-Year Profit Forecast as Virus Hits Tech Demand
Sharp, which makes sensors, camera modules and screens for Apple's iPhones, expected annual operating profit in the year ended in March to come in at 52 billion yen ($489 million), down from its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes another stimulus package as pandemic crushes economy
Japan will look into additional steps to cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic, its economy minister said on Friday, signalling that more stimulus measures could be forthcoming as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan businesses reopen as govt eyes end to emergency measures in some regions
As Japan prepares to ease coronavirus restrictions in some parts of the country, a growing number of the country's businesses are planning to resume operations despite concerns that isolation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s household spending plunges at fastest pace in 5 years
The health crisis hit an economy that already suffered a contraction in the final quarter of last year due to the hit on consumption from an October sales tax hike. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan players push back boundaries with Zoom cricket
Masood, 30, was video-chatting with teammates when they grabbed their cricket gear and pretended to play a match. "A couple of us guys were talking on Zoom and it was pretty late at night and somebody ... ( read original story ...)
The Tensions Underlying Pakistan’s Ramadan Decision
Ramadan is not to be this year, at least not in its traditional form: For many of the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims, the holy month has been adapted to a new social-distancing reality, in which evening ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live updates: WHO calls for research into Wuhan market, Indonesia eases travel restrictions
Covid-19 has infected more than 3,862,174 people around the world as of Friday, killing at least 269,881 people. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Garuda to seek restructuring of $500-mln Islamic bonds
National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will seek to restructure $500 million of Islamic bonds due to mature next month, the deputy of the state-owned enterprises ministry said on Friday. ( read original story ...)