New coronavirus infections in Tokyo hit a record high of more than 1,300 on Thursday raising fears of an explosion in cases, local media reported, and New Year’s Eve celebrations were curtailed as the …
Japan awarded more than 100 contracts over 10 years to Dentsu-linked non-profit groups
The Japanese government has awarded more than 100 contracts over the last decade to two non-profit groups set up by Dentsu Inc, according to a Reuters analysis of government data, in arrangements that …
Travel to Japan during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning a trip to Japan, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic.
‘I want to die’: inside Japan’s gruelling recruitment season
I want to die.” In February 2013, Yo Toshino, my best friend at university, who was job-hunting at the time, sent me that email. Every year in Japan, more than half a million students participate in …
These Are the Winners and Losers in Japan’s 2020 Stock Market
More time at home, reduced mobility and billionaire Masayoshi Son helped drive stocks in Japan in 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic became the dominating force separating winners from losers.
Japan stocks set to trade lower as Wall Street declines from record highs
Wednesday is the final trading day in 2020 for stocks in Japan and South Korea as their markets will be closed on Thursday.
Japan Group to Lend Vietnam $1.8 Billion for Coal-Fired Power
The government-owned Japan Bank for International Cooperation said it would lend slightly more than a third of the total $1.767 billion in financing for the project in central Vietnam’s Vung Ang …
Japan closes borders, limits travel to citizens after new COVID-19 strain from UK emerges
What you need to know about the latest travel restrictions to Japan after the country closed its borders due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
After massive COVID-19 spending, how much deeper in debt can Japan go?
Experts say increased spending is unavoidable but that Japan will need to start seriously discussing how it will deal with its debt once the pandemic eases.
After massive COVID-19 spending, how much deeper in debt can Japan go?
Experts say increased spending is unavoidable but that Japan will need to start seriously discussing how it will deal with its debt once the pandemic eases.