New infections in India held near the lowest level since early April as the country ordered 300 million vaccine doses from local manufacturer Biological-E. Japan led contributions totaling $2.4 …
Olympics-As unpredictable Games looms, Japan’s sponsors struggle to adapt
With less than two months left until the start of the Tokyo Olympic Games, Japan’s Asahi Breweries still doesn’t know whether fans will be allowed into stadiums to buy its beer. By Eimi Yamamitsu and …
Japanese investment firm to invest in Pakistan’s tech sector
A Japanese firm has established its investment arm in Pakistan as it takes a look at promising companies amid rising growth and potential in the country’s tech space. As reported by Business Recorder, …
Japan Donates 800M COVID Vaccines As It Ramps Up Efforts With Own Citizens
“Now is the time for us to act,” Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said at a fundraiser for COVAX. This move comes as Japan tries to ramp up vaccination efforts in its own country ahead of the …
Japan, South Korea clash over Dokdo ahead of Tokyo Olympics
Japan said South Korean territorial claims to the disputed Dokdo Islets are “unacceptable” after Seoul summoned a senior Japanese Embassy official to issue a complaint about a map on the Tokyo Olympic …
China State Media Says Frequent Warship Activity Near Japan a Warning
China’s frequent naval activity near Japanese islands should be considered a warning to Tokyo for its support of Taiwan and its military exercises with the United States and other allies, a Communist …
Japanese investment firm looks to become active in Pakistan
Karachi: A Japanese firm has established its investment arm in Pakistan as it eyes promising companies amid rising growth and potential in the country’s tech space. Bold Investment, based in Tokyo, …
EU agrees to add Japan to safe travel list, holds off on Britain
European Union governments agreed on Wednesday to add Japan to their small list of countries from which they will allow non-essential travel, while holding off until at least mid-June for British …
As unpredictable Games looms, Japan’s sponsors struggle to adapt
With less than two months left until the start of the Tokyo Olympic Games, Japan’s Asahi Breweries still doesn’t know whether fans will be allowed into stadiums to buy its beer.
US, Japan Reaffirm Alliance Amid China Territorial Claims
The new head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command held talks with top Japanese officials on Tuesday and reaffirmed their alliance amid China’s increasingly assertive claims to contested areas in the …