Japan's services sector activity stayed deep in contraction in May, although the pace of decline moderated from the previous month, as restraining measures put in place over the coronavirus outbreak ... ( read original story ...)
A $100 Billion Robotics Supplier Is Japan’s Second Biggest Firm
(Bloomberg) -- It’s the rise of the robots: Japan’s second-largest company is now a maker of industrial automation systems, highlighting the rising importance of a less visible sector to a nation long ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea to Reopen WTO Complaint Over Japan Trade Curbs
SEOUL, South Korea — Reigniting a bitter row between key U.S. allies, South Korea on Tuesday said it will reopen a complaint filed with the World Trade Organization over Japan’s tightened controls on ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares rise as Wall Street gains for 3rd straight day
Asian shares rose Wednesday after Wall Street extended its gains for a third straight day, driven by optimism over economies reopening from shutdowns to stem the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rallies to over 3-month high; weaker yen lifts auto shares
Japan's stock benchmark Nikkei advanced to a more than three-month high on Wednesday, as a rapidly weakening yen and a so-called fear of missing out, or "FOMO", from investors boosted automakers and ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Wuhan finishes mass testing effort, isolates 300
People wearing face masks to protect against the spread of the new coronavirus walk through China Town in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Wednesday, June 3, 2020. A coronavirus state of emergency was lifted, ... ( read original story ...)
Global cases pass 6.3m; alert issued in Tokyo amid fear of new surge in cases – as it happened
Cases in Africa pass 150,000; Germany eases travel ban; Wuhan doctor who worked with whistleblower dies. This blog is now closed ... ( read original story ...)
Verhaeren to return home leaving new swim coach for Tokyo 2021
The Dutchman will return to Europe for family reasons as Rohan Taylor takes over as Dolphins head coach ahead of the rescheduled Olympic Games. ( read original story ...)
All Nippon Airways staffs make medical gowns in Tokyo
An employees of All Nippon Airways makes medical gowns at the ANA(All Nippon Airways) Blue Base in Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Grand crew, cabin attendant and other sections of 120 ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Grampus’ Kanazaki tests positive for coronavirus
Nagoya Grampus forward Mu Kanazaki has tested positive for the new coronavirus. Japan’s Kyodo news agency first reported the findings and cited Japan’s soccer J-League. The J-League announced last ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Grampus’ Mu Kanazaki tests positive for COVID-19
Nagoya Grampus forward Mu Kanazaki has tested positive for the new coronavirus. Japan’s Kyodo news agency first reported the findings and cited Japan’s soccer J-League. The J-League announced last ... ( read original story ...)
Asian markets rise as Wall Street extends gains
Asian shares rose Wednesday after Wall Street extended its gains for the third straight day, driven by optimism over economies reopening from shutdowns ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rallies to fresh 3-month high; weaker yen lifts auto shares
Japan's stock benchmark Nikkei advanced to a new three-month high on Wednesday as a rapidly weakening yen and investor fear of missing out a rally boosted automakers and other cyclical sectors. ( read original story ...)
G7 Finance Leaders to Hold Virus Telecon on Weds, Japan’s Jiji Says
Finance leaders of the Group of Seven nations will hold a teleconference on Wednesday to discuss measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic, Japan's Jiji news agency said. ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Grampus forward Kanazaki tests positive for coronavirus
Nagoya Grampus forward Mu Kanazaki has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the J-League first division team said Tuesday, less t ... ( read original story ...)
Death of reality TV show star in Japan spotlights cyber bullying
The recent death of Hana Kimura, a bubbly, pink-haired 22-year-old wrestler and reality TV show star, has spotlighted a rise in cyber bullying in Japan and prompted swift official pledges to do more ... ( read original story ...)