Tokyo reports 11 new coronavirus cases

The Tokyo metropolitan government on Thursday reported 11 new coronavirus cases, down 10 from Wednesday and down 16 from last Thursday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks end lower on COVID-19 variant fears

Tokyo stocks ended lower Thursday as sentiment was hurt amid concerns over the effects of the new Omicron coronavirus variant on the global economic recovery. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended ... ( read original story ...)