Japan delivered to Taiwan 1.24 million doses of AstraZeneca PLC's coronavirus vaccine on Friday for free, in a gesture that will more than double the number of shots the island has received to date. ( read original story ...)
Embattled Japan donates more than a million Covid-19 shots to Taiwan, doubling Taipei’s vaccine stocks
The Japanese government has gifted 1.24 million doses of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine to Taiwan in an effort to alleviate the island’s supply challenges and slow down a domestic spike in virus cases ... ( read original story ...)
What Naomi Osaka’s French Open withdrawal means for tennis – video explainer
The Guardian’s Tumaini Carayol says the heavy-handed statement and response from the French Open to the 23-year-old’s decision marks a ‘shameful moment for tennis’ ... ( read original story ...)
Samarkand Group plc : Opening of Japan office
GMT/BST Dissemination of a Regulatory Announcement, transmitted by EQS Group. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. 04 Samarkand Group plc ("Samarkand" or the "Company ... ( read original story ...)
Samarkand opens new office in Japan
The company said its Japanese subsidiary is already working with a wide range of brands in the country to make their ecommerce efforts in the ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics Could Be ‘Show Window’ for Tokyo’s Booming Real Estate
While the debate still rages over whether it’s safe to hold the Tokyo Olympics, investors in the Japanese capital’s real estate sector may be saying the Games must go on.That’s according to one ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Likely Shrank Less Than Initially Estimated in Q1
Japan's economy likely shrank slightly less than initially estimated in the first quarter, a Reuters poll showed, though state of emergency curbs to combat the coronavirus pandemic are seen keeping ... ( read original story ...)
‘They are wrong’: Will Smith supports Naomi Osaka following French Open exit
Will Smith has shown support to Naomi Osaka after she withdrew from the French Open to prioritise her mental health. The four-time Grand Slam champion stepped back from the tournament on Monday (31 ... ( read original story ...)
As Opposition Mounts to the Tokyo Olympics, Here’s What It’s Like for Some of the First Athletes to Arrive
The Australian Olympic softball squad is one of the first teams to arrive for the Tokyo Games. Here's what it's like ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics sponsors call for Tokyo Games delay to allow more spectators
Some of the biggest Japanese sponsors of the Tokyo Olympics want organisers to postpone the Games for several months to allow more spectators to attend. The proposal was made privately over recent ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ‘cornered’ on Tokyo Olympics, says national committee member
Japan has been backed into a corner over the Tokyo Games, a member of the country's Olympic committee said Friday, arguing the virus-postponed event has "lost meaning" -- but adding that it's too late ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Japan gives Taiwan 1.2m vaccine doses, Fauci calls for Wuhan lab worker records
US infectious disease expert urges China to release medical records of Wuhan lab workers; Japan to donate 1.24m vaccine doses to Tawian; Australia detects highly infectious Delta variant in Melbourne ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s COVID-19 vaccine stocks more than doubled by Japan donation
Japan will deliver to Taiwan on Friday 1.24 million doses of AstraZeneca PLC's (AZN.L) coronavirus vaccine for free, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said, in a gesture that will more that double ... ( read original story ...)
Olympian Yamaguchi says Japan ‘cornered’ into holding games
One of Japan's best-known Olympians and an executive member of the Japanese Olympic Committee says Tokyo has been “cornered” into holding the games during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an outspoken ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Covid vaccine donation will more than double Taiwan’s supply
Japan will deliver to Taiwan on Friday 1.24 million doses of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for free, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said, in a gesture that will more that double the amount of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s COVID vaccine arsenal more than doubled by donation from Japan
Japan will deliver to Taiwan on Friday 1.24 million doses of AstraZeneca PLC’s coronavirus vaccine for free, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said, in a gesture that will more that double the amount ... ( read original story ...)