Japan’s health ministry will introduce a system for health centres to report new coronavirus cases online instead of by hand-written faxes, phone or email – drawing praise from some but scorn from …
The Latest: Nearly 2,000 cases in India, another daily high
India registers nearly 2,000 new coronavirus cases, another daily high. — High-ranking Pakistan official tests positive. — Japan task force recommends caution. — Malaysia to reopen most businesses …
Forget Me Not: Japan Aquarium Seeks Video-chats For Eels
A Japanese aquarium closed during the coronavirus outbreak is asking people to make video calls to their eels so the sensitive creatures remember humans exist and don’t pose a threat. The Sumida …
Experts call for Japan to keep current framework of virus containment
Japan’s coronavirus experts said it was desirable for the nation to keep its current framework of coronavirus containment policies until the number of new infections fell to a certain level, according …
Virus-related delays for Universal parks in Florida, Japan
The company that owns Universal theme parks around the world says it’s delaying construction on a fourth theme park in Florida …
Stocks in Australia and Japan set to slip, with major Asia markets out for holidays
Major markets across the region, including China, Hong Kong, South Korea, India and Singapore, are closed on Friday for holidays.
An Allied Plan to Depend Less on China
The U.S., Australia, Japan and India already have a forum for coordination.
Japan Passes $240 Billion Coronavirus Plan With Cash for Households
Parliament passed a $240 billion spending plan that includes cash payments of nearly $1,000 to every person in Japan, following the U.S. in opening the public purse wide to address the coronavirus …
The First International Hydrogen Supply Chain Is a Big Deal
Insiders in Brunei and Japan say they’ve made the first international hydrogen supply chain. Japan is also involved in liquid hydrogen, but this technology involves an organic carrier. Hydrogen is …
Coronavirus: Japan’s low testing rate raises questions
What it shows is Japan is only testing people who are already quite sick. In fact, the guidelines for doctors say they should only recommend a test if the patient has pneumonia. T …