Experts on a special government panel have approved a plan to remove a coronavirus state of emergency from Tokyo and four other remaining prefectures, paving the way for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to d ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese tech giant criticizes US for ‘politicizing business’
One of China’s biggest tech companies has criticized the Trump administration for “politicizing business” after it slapped export sanctions on 33 more Chinese enterprises and ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Shows ‘Whatever It Takes’ Attitude With $700 Billion Coronavirus Plan
The Bank of Japan bolstered its support for business financing to about $700 billion, paralleling the Federal Reserve in expanding the central banking tool kit during the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan, Japan enhance business cooperation
Following the talks, the parties confirmed their commitment to continue and develop mutually beneficial cooperation by implementing existing agreements and working together to establish new ties ... ( read original story ...)
Global Business Attire Market Industry Research Report, Growth Trends and Competitive Analysis 2020-2025
This report also researches and evaluates the impact of Covid 19 outbreak on the Business Attire industry involving potential opportunity and challenges drivers and risks We present the impact ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Set to Lift State of Emergency for Tokyo
The Japanese government is on the brink of lifting the state of emergency for Tokyo, its surrounding regions and the northern island of Hokkaido, allowing more parts of the economy to re-open as new ... ( read original story ...)
Price of Hokkaido melons at season’s 1st auction drops sharply
A pair of melons grown in the northern Japan city of Yubari, Hokkaido, sold for 120,000 yen ($1,100) in the season's first auction ... ( read original story ...)
How Mexico City’s 2017 “Bending” Earthquake Could Happen Again
One year has passed since a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Mexico City, toppling 40 buildings and killing over 300, but the memory remains fresh. Condemned structures dot many neighborhoods, their ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo eyes May 30 for Step 2 on eased business restrictions
The Tokyo metropolitan government plans to take Step 2 in its COVID-19 road map as early as May 30 by easing restrictions on movie theaters, theaters, cram schools and most commercial facilities. ( read original story ...)
Asian shares climb, Tokyo gains on hopes for reopening
Asian shares are mostly higher, with Tokyo stocks gaining on expectations that a pandemic state of emergency will be lifted for all of Japan. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 added 1.5% in morning trading ... ( read original story ...)
Abe’s ‘own goals’ slash support rates even as Japan’s coronavirus emergency set to be lifted
A string of controversial missteps has slashed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's support to levels that could threaten to end his term early, even as he prepares to lift a state of emergency after ... ( read original story ...)
George Kruis: England and Saracens lock to move to Japan at end of season
England and Saracens lock George Kruis will join Japanese Top League side Panasonic Wild Knights on a one-year contract at the end of the season. ( read original story ...)
Japan Set To Lift Coronavirus Emergency As Cases Slow
Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy after new cases slowed to a crawl. Compared to hard-hit ... ( read original story ...)
Hadleigh Parkes column: My love for Wales and the future in Japan
Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes is leaving Scarlets for a new career in Japan with Panasonic Wild Knights. The New Zealand-born player became eligible for Wales in 2017 and scored two tries on his debut ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Uniqlo to make masks using underwear fabric
Japanese casual clothing chain Uniqlo, owned by Fast Retailing , said it plans to sell face masks made of fabric used for its Airism underwear line in response to strong demand for protective ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Crypto Is All About Tracing — and Power
Beijing will come out of the coronavirus crisis with a big first-mover advantage in official digital currency. ( read original story ...)