Japan Business Federation or Keidanren has proposed establishment of a medical system for early treatments,’ ‘More active COVID-19 test’ and ‘optimization of the mandatory quarantine’ to the ... ( read original story ...)
Takeda eyes vaccine business growth as dengue, COVID-19 shots progress – CEO
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co (4502.T), which distributes Moderna Inc's COVID-19 shots in Japan, expects vaccines to become a bigger part of its portfolio as shots for dengue fever and COVID-19 near ... ( read original story ...)
Business sentiment of Japanese firms improves as vaccination gets promoted
A survey conducted by the Japanese government showed the confidence index for firms capitalized at least 1 billion yen 91 million ... ( read original story ...)
World Business Watch: Japan’s wholesale inflation hovers near 13-year high as material costs rise
Japan's wholesale inflation hovered near a 13-year high in August as raw material imports continued to rise on solid global demand, putting pressure on companies to pass on higher costs to households. ( read original story ...)
Japan Large Companies’ Business Sentiment Turns Positive
Confidence among Japanese larger companies turned positive in the third quarter, survey data from the Ministry of Finance showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM contender Kishida aims to boost security, with China in mind
"at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url=" (Reuters) -Japan needs to let its coast guard work smoothly with self-defence forces, in the face of assertiveness by giant neighbour China, Fumio Kishida, a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation hovers near 13-yr high as material costs rise
Japan's wholesale inflation hovered near a 13-year high in August as raw material imports continued to rise on solid global demand, data showed on Monday, putting pressure on companies to pass on ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 and Japan’s Economy
The spread of Covid-19 cases in Japan has suppressed the movement of people and goods, greatly undermining the economy. Now that Japan is into the second year of the pandemic, we examine the current ... ( read original story ...)
Japan passes 50% vaccination rate, may ease limits in November
The government is studying a roadmap for easing restrictions around November when a large majority of the population is expected to be fully vaccinated. That would allow fully vaccinated people and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Covid-induced business failures up 49% in August
TOKYO: Coronavirus-induced business failures in Japan rose 49% in August to 121 from a year earlier amid a fourth wave of Covid infections. Analysis from research specialist Tokyo Shoko Research ... ( read original story ...)
Take Five: Big in Japan
WANTED: PRIME MINISTER ... ( read original story ...)
Rebellious Tokyo bars flout virus measure requests
Bars and eateries account for about 17% of Japan’s COVID-19-related bankruptcies, the most among any industry group, research shows. ( read original story ...)
Booze ban, coronavirus curfew flouted by rebellious Tokyo bars
Bars and restaurants that have borne the brunt of curfews say they can no longer afford to comply with restrictions.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan extends Covid emergency restrictions in Tokyo, other areas
Japan extended emergency Covid-19 restrictions yesterday in Tokyo and other regions until the end of this month to curb infections and prevent hospitals being overwhelmed. ( read original story ...)
How to Make Sense of the New Japan and Why It Matters
After two decades of reinvention, Japanese companies are re-emerging as major players in the new digital economy. They have responded to the rise of China and new global competition by moving upstream ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Extends Covid Emergency Curbs In Tokyo, Other Areas
Japan extended emergency COVID-19 restrictions on Thursday in Tokyo and other regions until the end of this month to curb infections and prevent hospitals being overwhelmed. ( read original story ...)