Dr. Anthony Fauci, National Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases Director, discusses calls from Tokyo doctors to cancel the Olympic games over Covid safety concerns.
Indonesia raises 100 billion yen from Samurai bond issuance; govt now considering carbon tax
Indonesia raised 100 billion yen (US$920.56 million) from the sale of Samurai bonds in six tranches amid solid demand from Japanese and overseas investors, the finance ministry has announced.
Indonesia raises 100 billion yen from Samurai bond issuance; govt now considering carbon tax
Indonesia raised 100 billion yen (US$920.56 million) from the sale of Samurai bonds in six tranches amid solid demand from Japanese and overseas investors, the finance ministry has announced.
Public opposition to Olympic Games leaves Japan with dilemma
Japan faces a financial problem over the Tokyo Olympics, which could explain why the organisers appear intent on the Games going ahead in the face of huge public opposition in the country.If a …
Japan’s Top Concert Promoters Form Alliance to Bring Back International Acts
A group of Japan’s leading concert promoters have joined forces to help accelerate the reopening of live concerts by international artists in Japan.
Japan may not be able to cancel Olympics, even if it wants to
As Japan suffers a fourth wave of COVID-19, domestic opposition to the summer Olympic and Paralympic games is mounting.
Japan Approves Moderna, AstraZeneca Coronavirus Vaccines
The vaccine rollout in Japan has been slow and the country is battling a COVID-19 surge just two months before the summer Olympics is scheduled to begin in Tokyo.
‘Like hell:’ As Olympics loom, Japan health care in turmoil
As she struggled to breathe, Shizue Akita had to wait more than six hours while paramedics searched for a hospital in Osaka that would treat her worsening COVID-19. When she finally got to one that …
G7 commits to end unabated coal finance in 2021 to ‘keep 1.5C within reach’
After initial resistance, Japan agreed to the ministers’ statement, leaving China isolated as the last significant coal funder overseas …
Japan lends P8.78 billion to Philippines for virus fight
The Japanese government will lend nearly P9 billion to the Philippines to boost the country’s COVID-19 response.