Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, whose support has surged with her efforts against the coronavirus, said on Friday she would run for a second term as governor of the Japanese capital, raising the prospect …
Coronavirus live updates: Japan to allow entry to 250 travelers a day, Houston may have to implement restrictions again
The coronavirus has infected more than 7.5 million people around the world as of Friday, killing at least 421,032 people.
Pandemic heightens chance Japan slides back into deflation: Reuters poll
The coronavirus pandemic has raised the chance Japan’s economy will slip back into deflation as social curbs to halt the spread of the disease hits businesses and consumers, a majority of analysts …
Japan court backs Karpeles conviction for data manipulation
A Japanese high court on Thursday The Tokyo District Court last year sentenced Mark Karpeles to two years and six months in prison, suspended for four years. Karpeles, a French citizen, will not have …
Japan’s $94 billion reserve to combat pandemic sparks ire as PM Abe’s ‘pocket money’
A $94 billion emergency fund that can be tapped without parliamentary oversight has been branded Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s “pocket money” by opposition lawmakers alarmed at its …
Thailand Says China, Japan Are Interested in Travel Bubbles
Thailand said a number of countries, including China and Japan, are interested in discussions about travel bubbles, as the nation considers protocols for the eventual return of foreign tourists.
Philips Lumify handheld ultrasound solution launched in Japan to enable powerful diagnostics at the bedside
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced that its Lumify with Reacts handheld tele-ultrasound solution is now commercially available in Japan. Philip …
Thailand says China, Japan keen on travel bubbles
Thailand said a number of countries, including China and Japan, are interested in discussions about travel bubbles, as the nation considers protocols for the eventual return of foreign tourists.
Japan considers entry of up to 250 business travelers per day
A total of up to 250 business travelers from Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam and Thailand could be allowed to enter Japan per day, starting this summer, under a proposed easing of coronavirus travel …
Philippines scores ‘A-’ from Japan Credit Rating Agency
The Japan Credit Rating Agency Ltd. (JCR) has upgraded the Philippines’ foreign currency long-term issuer rating to ‘A-‘, as it said it expects the current economic downturn to be “limited.” In a …