Suzuki Motor Corp's 91-year old chairman, Osamu Suzuki, is retiring, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Wednesday. The chairman told some executives about his intention to retire, the Nikkei reported. A ... ( read original story ...)
Former BOJ executive calls for ‘genuine’ review of central bank stimulus
The Bank of Japan must abandon the view it can influence public perceptions with monetary policy and conduct a "genuine" review that takes a harder look at the rising cost of prolonged easing, said ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi police begin probe into forged signatures found on recall petition
NAGOYA--Police here began a criminal investigation on Feb. 24 into alleged widespread forgery tied to a campaign to recall Aichi Governor Hideaki Omura. Investigators searched the offices of a number ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo region governors blast end to state of emergency requests as inciting complacency
The governors of four capital region prefectures including Tokyo and Kanagawa have cautioned that requests by west and central Japan prefectu ... ( read original story ...)
New COVID-19 cases in Tokyo dip again, down to 213 on Wednesday
Tokyo reported 213 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, the metropolitan government said, as the central government eyed lifting the COVID-19 state of emergency for six prefectures. Wednesday’s tally, which ... ( read original story ...)
Japan increases protection for US military amid ‘severe security environment’
Japan's military performed 25 missions in 2020 in defense of US ships or planes, a sign of the growing integration of two of Asia's most powerful armed forces. ( read original story ...)
Takeda says first patient given Novavax COVID-19 vaccine in Japan clinical trial
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co said on Wednesday the first patient had been given Novavax Inc's COVID-19 vaccine candidate in a Japanese clinical trial. Takeda, Japan's biggest drugmaker, is helping bring ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan ex-CEO tells Japanese court Ghosn’s pay was too low
Former Nissan Chief Executive Hiroto Saikawa told a Japanese court Wednesday he believed the compensation for his predecessor Carlos Ghosn was too low “by international standards,” and so he supported ... ( read original story ...)
Takeda Provides Updates on Phase 1/2 Clinical Trials of Novavax’ and Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates in Japan
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) announced today that the first subject was dosed in its Phase 1/2 immunogenicity and safety study of Novavax’ COVID-19 vaccine candidate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan passes bill to ratify regional free trade association agreement
Japan approved a legislative project Wednesday to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Association, the largest free trade agreement in the world, and called it “the foundation for trade in Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Cabinet OKs bill to ratify RCEP trade deal including China
Japan's Cabinet on Wednesday approved a bill to ratify the world's largest free trade deal signed last year by 15 Asia-Pacific countr ... ( read original story ...)
FTSE 100 to tumble as global markets fall and sterling jumps on Rishi Sunak property tax talk
FTSE 100 was set for a sharp fall today after wild gyrations on Wall Street last night hit global markets this morning. Asian shares tumbled sharply, following US markets’ rocky session, with China ... ( read original story ...)
Racing full speed ahead toward a digitalized Japan
About a year has passed since Japan’s first commercial 5G mobile communications service was launched. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications h ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido Airports Co postpones business jet and hotel plans for Sapporo Chitose Airport
CAPA publishes more than 400 global News Briefs every weekday, covering all aspects of the aviation and travel industry. It’s the most comprehensive source of market intelligence in the world, with ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 213 more coronavirus infections on Feb. 24
Japan's capital reported 213 new cases of the coronavirus on Feb. 24, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government said. The new cases came after Tokyo registered 275 new infections on Feb. 23. In the first week ... ( read original story ...)
Quake-hit bullet trains resume Tokyo-Tohoku services
Since the trains have to slow down on sections of the track that were recently repaired, some journeys will take about an hour longer than normal. ( read original story ...)