The au Jibun Bank Flash Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to a seasonally adjusted 48.3 from a final 48.7 in October.
Japan, facing a third wave, goes on ‘maximum alert’ as new infections reach record highs.
While total case numbers remain low, they have begun to multiply rapidly, prompting Japan’s prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, to warn on Thursday that the country is on “maximum alert” in an effort to …
Japan’s Capital Raises Coronavirus Alert to Highest as Cases Set Record
The Japanese capital of Tokyo posted the highest coronavirus alert level on Thursday with its daily tally of new cases set for a record high of more than 500, and its governor warned of much worse …
Malaysia’s Air Asia assessing JV with Tatas; hints at possible exit
Malaysia’s AirAsia has indicated that it could exit India … The budget carrier said in a statement that its operations in India, like those of its now-shuttered business in Japan “have been draining …
Malaysia’s Air Asia assessing JV with Tatas; hints at possible exit
Malaysia’s AirAsia has indicated that it could exit India … The budget carrier said in a statement that its operations in India, like those of its now-shuttered business in Japan “have been draining …
Japan’s daily virus cases surge past previous record high
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s number of reported coronavirus infections hit a record high in numbers released Thursday, and the prime minister urged maximum caution but stopped short of calling for …
Japan Inc to Begin Experiments Issuing Digital Yen
The move follows the Bank of Japan’s recently announced plan to experiment with issuing a digital yen, underscoring a growing awareness of the need for Japan to catch up to rapid global advances in …
Merrill Lynch Japan Finance GK — Moody’s affirms Bank of America’s ratings, outlook remains stable
Moody’s affirms Bank of America’s ratings, outlook remains stableRead the full article at Moody’s …
No late-night parties, leave Japan quickly: Games will be all business for athletes
No nights – or early mornings – on the town. Instead of getting to know their global neighbors, Olympic athletes will be encouraged to leave Japan a day or two after they’ve finished competing. The …
Japan to invite Kim Jong-un to Tokyo Olympics, DP lawmaker says
The Japanese government intends to invite North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to the Tokyo Summer Olympics next year, the head of the Korea-Japan Parliamentarians’ Union said Tuesday.