The Bank of Japan on Monday ramped up its emergency monetary easing and cut growth forecasts for the world’s third largest economy, as the coronavirus pandemic ravages the globe. After a meeting …
Asian markets gain after Japan central bank boosts aid
Asian stock markets gained Monday after Japan’s central bank promised more asset purchases to shore up financial markets as investors look to central bankers to support …
To Help Businesses Borrow, Bank of Japan Will Pile On the Corporate Bonds
Japan’s central bank said it would nearly triple its holdings of corporate debt to $186 billion to ease fundraising for coronavirus-struck businesses, and it forecast a sharp contraction in the …
Asia Pacific stocks set to rise as Bank of Japan meets
The Bank of Japan is set to begin its monetary policy meeting on Monday, as investors watch for policy moves from the central bank to grapple with the economic impact of the ongoing coronavirus …
Workers risking infection deserve payouts too, says Japan minister
Supermarket cashiers who risk infection by going to work deserve government cash payouts just as much as those at home on furlough, said the minister leading Japan’s fight against the coronavirus in …
Virus cases on docked Japan cruise ship near 150
Almost a quarter of the 623 crew members on a cruise ship docked in western Japan have tested positive for the coronavirus, an official said Saturday. Japan has already dealt with one virus outbreak …
Low-tech Japan challenged in working from home amid pandemic
When the Japanese government declared an emergency to curb the spread of the coronavirus earlier this month and asked people to work from home, crowds rushed to electronics …
Scots author Iain Maloney found the intricacies of lockdown are lost in translation for Japan
When you are an immigrant, as I am, the word “home” can be a fraught issue. Is it Scotland, where I was born and raised? Or is it Japan, where I’ve lived for 15 years, got married and bought a house?
Japan economy minister cancels appearances after contact with virus-infected staffer
A key government official in charge of Japan’s economic response to the coronavirus outbreak called off his public appearances on Saturday to work from home after it was discovered that he had been in …
Coronavirus: nearly 60 new cases found on cruise ship in Japan
Thailand reports more infections, while report says China pressured EU to tone down assessment of disinformation campaign by Beijing …