Defense Force holds new HOWA Type 20 assault rifle at the Defnce Ministry in Tokyo, Japan on Monday, May 18, 2020. Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s assault rifle updates for the first time in 31 …
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Japan business chief warns of radical shake-up in labour market
The world’s post-coronavirus economic future could depend on mass career migration away from sectors such as retail, entertainment and travel, Japan’s most powerful business leader has warned.
Diamond Princess cruise ship leaves Japan months after coronavirus outbreak to get last of crew home
The Diamond Princess — the cruise ship that was part of an early coronavirus outbreak — is on the move from Japan to Malaysia, Princess Cruises said.
Japan Officially Slides Into Recession – and the Worst Is Yet to Come
Even with a partial lifting of restrictions on economic activity in recent days, other major economies are expected to join Japan in recession in the current quarter as households limit spending to …
Japan launches new unit to step up defense in outer space
Japan launched its new space defense unit Monday to monitor and counter threats to the country’s satellites. The Space Operations Squadron, part of Japan’s Air …
Japan’s economy falls into recession as virus takes its toll
Last week, Germany slipped into recession as more major economies face the impact of sustained lockdowns. Japan didn’t go into full national lockdown but issued a state of emergency in April severely …
Japan’s economy slips into recession amid coronavirus woes
Last week, Germany slipped into recession as more major economies face the impact of sustained lockdowns. Japan didn’t go into full national lockdown but issued a state of emergency in April severely …
Coronavirus Updates: Japan’s Economy Falls Into Recession
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Global report: US unemployment could hit 25%, warns Fed chairman, as Japan enters recession
India extends Covid-19 lockdown but eases many restrictions; South Africa reports highest daily new cases; World Health Assembly to begin …