Japan will ease entry restrictions on business travellers for stays of up to three days in a bid to revive economic activity after visits from abroad ground to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to ease entry rules for short business trips – Yomiuri
The Japanese government is planning to ease entry restrictions on business travelers for short trips of up to three days, the Yomiuri Shimbun, a national newspaper, reported on Thursday. This comes as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Narita airport to waive landing fees on domestic flights to prop up airlines
Japan's Narita airport operator said on Thursday it would waive landing and parking fees for all domestic flights, in a bid to support airlines which have been hit by the coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)
New technology from Stanford scientists finds long-hidden quakes, and possible clues about how earthquakes evolve
Tiny movements in Earth’s outermost layer may provide a Rosetta Stone for deciphering the physics and warning signs of big quakes. New algorithms that work a little like human vision are now detecting ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga says aims for quick decision on disposing contaminated water at Fukushima
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - A large earthquake shook south-western Iceland on Tuesday, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said on its website. WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Automakers are gearing up for ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares rise on US stimulus hopes
Tokyo shares closed higher Wednesday on renewed hopes for a US stimulus package that also fuelled gains on Wall Street and optimism over ... ( read original story ...)
Alaska earthquake reminder that tsunamis triggered by quakes can reach Washington
If an Alaskan earthquake triggers a tsunami that could hit Washington, residents would have a few hours to seek higher ground. ( read original story ...)
Osaka bartering project turns thread into house through series of trades
OSAKA -- Inspired by the Japanese folktale "Straw Millionaire ... Yoshimura started off by cold-calling, but was turned down by one business after another. The first place to give him a chance was a ... ( read original story ...)
Oasis Calls for Tokyo Dome EGM to Protect Value for All Stakeholders
Oasis Management Company Ltd. (“Oasis”) is the investment manager to funds that together are the largest shareholders of Tokyo Dome Corporation (9681 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan joins the US and EU as it looks to regulate big tech firms’ global dominance and promote fair competition
Japan's Fair Trade Commission chairman is looking to regulate big tech players to promote fair competition, adding to the pressure from the US and EU. ( read original story ...)
Indonesian, Japan leaders call for strengthened security, business ties
Indonesian President Joko Widodo and visiting Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga called for strengthened trade, security and defence ties on Tuesday, and agreed to form a travel corridor to allow ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and China could seal deal this month on business travel restart
Short-term travelers will be exempted from having to enter 14-day self-isolation upon arrival, providing they follow hygiene measures and submit negative test results. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics on alert for cyberattacks as alleged Russian plot revealed
British daily The Guardian said alleged digital reconnaissance work on Tokyo 2020 had included spearphishing -- messages disguised to appear as if from a trusted friend or business connection, but ... ( read original story ...)
Covid emergency: Tokyo and Beijing resume commercial flights without quarantine
The measure concerns short and medium-term business trips. Visitors in the two countries will not be required to quarantine. Several Asian nations are easing anti-coronavirus restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Japan regulators plan on-site probe of Tokyo exchange
will conduct an on-site investigation of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) and may issue a business improvement order after a system failure caused a full-day trade suspension earlier this month, media ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, China discuss restarting mutual business travel
Japan and China are expected to agree as early as this month on resuming travel by both short- and long-term businesspeople between the two countries, Japanese government sources said Tuesday. The ... ( read original story ...)