The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it …
No clarity yet on how cost of postponing Olympics will be shared with Japan – IOC
No clarity yet on how cost of postponing Olympics will be shared with Japan – IOC …
Nissan to close global headquarters, other Japan sites through May 10 due to virus
Nissan Motor Co said on Tuesday it will shut its global headquarters in Japan for 16 days through early May to contain the spread of the coronavirus, even though the government has permitted keeping …
Asia virus latest: Japan cases surge; schools to reopen in Wuhan
Japanese medics are warning more must be done to prevent the coronavirus from overwhelming the country’s healthcare system, as confirmed cases passed 10,000 despite a nationwide state of emergency.
Coronavirus: Japan coach Jamie Joseph says Wales Test unlikely
Japan coach Jamie Joseph says the Test against Wales on June 27 is unlikely to go ahead as scheduled because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Wales are due to face Japan before playing two Tests against New …
Japan Scientist ‘Very Pessimistic’ Olympics Go on Next Year
A Japanese professor of infectious disease says he is “very pessimistic” the Tokyo Olympics can be held next year.
Japan scientist ‘very pessimistic’ Olympics will happen
A Japanese professor of infectious disease says he is “very pessimistic” the postponed Tokyo Olympics can open in 15 months. “To be honest with you, I don’t think the …
Asian shares fall back on weak oil prices, Japan trade data
Shares are mostly lower in Asia as oil prices fell back and Japan’s trade data for March was weaker than expected …
Asia Today: Sri Lanka eases curfew, Japan’s exports tumble
Sri Lanka’s government has partially lifted a monthlong curfew and declared the coronavirus outbreak under control …
The Latest: Japan Passes 10,000 Domestic Cases of COVID-19
Japanese health ministry said Sunday that 568 new cases of the coronavirus were reported the day before, bringing a domestic total to 10,361.