ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan and the government of Japan Tuesday signed debt suspension agreements amounting to $367 million under the G-20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative (Phase-I). Noor …
Here’s How All Your Friends Got $202 Round-trip Tickets to Japan Last Week
Last week, my phone lit up with text alerts exclaiming something I never thought possible in the time of COVID — or beyond. “We booked $202 flights to Japan, round trip,” the text from my editor, …
Rating agency’s confidence in Thailand pleases PM
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has welcomed confirmation by the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) that the Thai economy’s outlook is stable despite the economic impact of Covid-19.
Olympic chief marks Japan’s pride week with LGBTQ event
The head of the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday took part in an event marking Japan’s LGBTQ pride week at a center in the capital, as activists and dozens of lawmakers also pushed for an equality law to be …
Column: Shohei Ohtani’s Ruthian two-way journey began in Japan, accelerated under Joe Maddon
The Angels’ Shohei Ohtani is basically now an everyday player who pitches once a week. He’s tied for the league lead in home runs and pitching effectively.
China’s map of Senkaku Islands draws protest from Tokyo
Japan has opposed a Chinese decision to release a land survey of the Japanese-administered Senkaku Islands, after Beijing’s ministry of natural resources reaffirmed Chinese claims. Tokyo’s Chief …
Beijing makes protest over Japan’s diplomacy report on Chinese military
China’s foreign ministry on Tuesday said it had lodged solemn representations to Japan over its annual diplomacy report which expressed grave concerns on China’s military capabilities and maritime …
Oyo’s Japan unit sells long-suffering residential business
Indian hotel startup Oyo Hotels & Homes is to sell its short-term residential business in Japan. SoftBank Group-backed Oyo has struggled with the unit’s lackluster performance since its launch two …
Japan’s Masatsugu Asakawa to seek re-election as ADB chief
Asakawa, a former Japanese vice finance minister for international affairs who took office in January last year, is likely to win, sources say.
‘Impossible now’ – Japan’s Olympic host towns pull out over pandemic
Hundreds of Japanese towns and cities have been forced to rethink plans to host Olympic teams because the coronavirus will prevent public appearances and require costly safety measures.