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.
Japan’s Motegi Warns of Aid Rethink if Myanmar Situation Does Not Improve
A Japanese journalist recently freed from a Myanmar jail urged his government on Friday to take “concrete action” against the military regime there, including reviewing its development aid. Myanmar …
As Iran eyes end of oil export sanctions, will former Asia clients buy?
As Iran gears up to resume oil exports once the United States lifts trade sanctions, former key clients in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan say they’ll wait for the U.S. green light before investigating …
As Iran eyes end of oil export sanctions, will former Asia clients buy?
As Iran gears up to resume oil exports once the United States lifts trade sanctions, former key clients in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan say they’ll wait for the U.S. green light before investigating …