Japan’s core consumer inflation eased in March for the second straight month, underscoring fears that slumping oil costs and soft consumption because of the coronavirus pandemic might push the country …
U.S. House Passes Aid Bill; Japan May Extend Break: Virus Update
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a $484 billion coronavirus aid package, replenishing funding to aid small businesses and provide support for hospitals and virus testing.
Coronavirus live updates: Japan confirms more cases on cruise ship; Bill Gates on stopping the pandemic
Japan has confirmed 40 more cases on the Italian cruise ship Costa Atlantica currently docked in the western city of Nagasaki for repairs, reported Japanese broadcaster NHK.
Coronavirus tally rises to 91 on Italian cruise ship in Japan
TOKYO, (Reuters) – As many as 91 crew of an Italian cruise ship docked in Japan’s southwestern port of Nagasaki are infected with coronavirus, officials said on Friday, as questions persist over how …
Italian cruise ship in Japan has 48 coronavirus cases
Nearly 50 out of over 600 crew members on an Italian cruise ship docked for repairs in Japan’s Nagasaki have tested positive for the coronavirus, raising concern about the strain on the city’s …
Bank of Japan mulling unlimited bond buying at next meeting: Nikkei
The Bank of Japan will discuss scrapping its cap on government bond purchases at its next policy meeting on April 27, the Nikkei newspaper said, looking to cushion the economy against a sharp downturn …
Chinese carmakers move into Myanmar to battle Japanese rivals
Chinese carmakers are ramping up production in Myanmar as they go head to head with dominant and entrenched Japanese rivals in the fast-growing market. There was a fivefold increase in the number of …
Japan Won’t Let IOC Off the Hook Over Olympic Costs
Japan and the International Olympic Committee need further discussion over the financial burden of the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, a senior Japanese official said, highlighting tension over …
Many of Japan’s Pachinko Parlours Stay Open Despite State of Emergency
As stores have closed across Japan during a state of emergency, some pachinko parlours remain defiantly open, sparking concern the noisy gambling halls could undermine the government’s fight against …
Italian cruise ship in Japan confirms 48 coronavirus cases
An Italian cruise ship docked in Nagasaki City, Japan has confirmed at least 48 cases of coronavirus, the Nagasaki Pref …