Tag: business

Local frustration and distrust are growing over the Tokyo metropolitan government’s reluctance to seek another business shutdown during the recent resurgence in COVID-19 cases. On July 15, 165 new ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike says the spread of infections in the Japanese capital has escalated to levels tantamount to “issuing an alarm,” and requested residents and business owners to ... ( read original story ...)

(Bloomberg) -- Tokyo raised its Covid-19 warning to the highest level ... of a sharp recovery in purchases that were restricted only because of mandated business closures,” Tenreyro said in a speech ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese business confidence remained depressed in July as the coronavirus crisis pushed the global economy into a steep downturn and left firms struggling with weak overseas and domestic demand, the ... ( read original story ...)

The level-four alert was the first to be declared for the capital since it revised its COVID-19 monitoring system guidelines on June 30. ( read original story ...)

Prime Minister Abe Shinzo has told the governor of Osaka Prefecture that the government will work together with local authorities to curb coronavirus infections. ( read original story ...)

Jeff Osaka is auctioning off 88 paintings by Jonathan Saiz to honor his friend and colleague, who passed away unexpectedly last week. ( read original story ...)

While the government task force plans to "consult with experts" about the surge, the potential suspension requests would be voluntary and not penalize companies. ( read original story ...)

A U.S. economist with a focus on the sports business says the International Olympic Committee should shoulder half of the additional cost of postponing the ... ( read original story ...)

The Tokyo metropolitan government on Tuesday confirmed 143 new COVID-19 infections, with the number staying below the 200-mark for the second straight day but spiking above the 119 cases detected a ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO -- Japan is considering easing coronavirus-related travel restrictions by allowing U.S and European business executives to enter the country as exceptional measures amid the pandemic ... ( read original story ...)

The Japanese government is considering issuing business suspension requests to host clubs and other similar establishments that have ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo reported 119 coronavirus cases Monday, its first reading below 200 in five days, which may ease concerns that the virus is spreading beyond nightclubs and known hotspot areas. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo shares rose Monday morning following upbeat U.S. shares late last week, after positive test results from a U.S. pharmaceutical ... ( read original story ...)

The latest flare-up in coronavirus cases in Tokyo is showing signs it’s spreading beyond nightclubs and known hotspot areas, as the Japanese capital braces for more infections after cases topped 200 ... ( read original story ...)

The central government is considering asking Tokyo and Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba prefectures to make business suspension requests depending on the extent of the new coronavirus outbreak there. ( read original story ...)