Unless the Suga government can quickly tackle the pandemic more effectively, it may soon find hosting the games has slipped beyond its control — and its political fate along with it.
Virus surge fuels doubts over Tokyo Olympics, but Japan and IOC say Games will happen
Some members of the ruling coalition are reported to have developed cold feet, but Tokyo and the IOC insist the show will go on.
Can Japan cling onto its Olympic dream with a pandemic raging?
Officials firmly deny a report that, privately, they know the Summer Games are doomed, but they look increasingly cornered by COVID-19, and public opinion.
Japan vaccination uncertainty casts doubts over Olympics
TOKYO (AP) — Japan is publicly adamant that it will stage its postponed Olympics this summer. But to pull it off, many believe the vaccination of its 127 million citizens for the coronavirus …
Cambodia-Japan Jan-Nov 2020 trade reached $1.9 billion
Miyao Masahiro, chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organisation. Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Japan dropped year-on-year (YoY) between January and November in 2020 against 2019 …
Cambodia-Japan Jan-Nov 2020 trade reached $1.9 billion
Miyao Masahiro, chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organisation. Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Japan dropped year-on-year (YoY) between January and November in 2020 against 2019 …
Olympics 2021: Japan determined to hold Tokyo Games organizers say despite cancellation rumors
The Japanese government is determined that the Tokyo Olympics will go ahead, organizers said Friday, following an unconfirmed report that cancellation of the Games might be imminent.
Tokyo Olympics: Covid putting ‘real pressure’ on Japan, says Australia PM amid cancellation rumours
Scott Morrison says any leader must put population’s health first amid continued speculation about Tokyo 2020 …
Japan looks for a way out of Tokyo Olympics because of Covid
The Japanese government has privately concluded that the Tokyo Olympics will have to be cancelled because of the coronavirus, and the focus is now on securing the Games for the city in the next …
Bank of Japan lifts next year’s growth forecast, saves ammunition as virus risks linger
The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady on Thursday and upgraded its economic forecast for next fiscal year, but warned of escalating risks to the outlook as new coronavirus emergency measures …