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Tokyo confirms 103 new coronavirus cases on Saturday – Kyodo
Tokyo reported 103 new cases of coronavirus infections on Saturday, Kyodo news reported, amid concerns that the start of a holiday season could lead to an increase in infections. The latest figures ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines looking to tap banks for $2.8 billion in funding: NHK
Japan Airlines Co is discussing the possibility of securing financing totaling $2.8 billion from its lenders to cushion the financial blow of the coronavirus outbreak, public broadcaster NHK ... ( read original story ...)
Japan economy minister cancels appearances after contact with virus-infected staffer
A key government official in charge of Japan's economic response to the coronavirus outbreak called off his public appearances on Saturday to work from home after it was discovered that he had been in ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: nearly 60 new cases found on cruise ship in Japan
Thailand reports more infections, while report says China pressured EU to tone down assessment of disinformation campaign by Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live updates: Japan discovers 60 more cases on Italian cruise ship; India eases some lockdown measures
Japan has confirmed 60 more coronavirus cases among crew members on the Costa Atlantica currently docked in the western Japanese city of Nagasaki for repairs. ( read original story ...)
1st Circ. Says Fukushima Suit Against GE Belongs In Japan
Law360 (April 24, 2020, 10:14 PM EDT) -- The First Circuit on Friday backed a lower court's ruling that Japan is the right place for a suit against General Electric brought by Japanese residents who ... ( read original story ...)
Nearly 60 new coronavirus cases confirmed on cruise ship in Japan-media
Nearly 60 new cases of coronavirus infections were confirmed among crew members of an Italian cruise ship docked in Japan, domestic media reported on Saturday. With testing of all crew members now ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Deaths Top 51,000; Ship Cases Spike in Japan: Virus Update
The death toll from the new coronavirus topped 51,000 in the U.S., with the epicenter of the global outbreak now accounting for more than a quarter of all fatalities. Cases spiked among crew members ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic May Give Bank of Japan Excuse to Take Out Obsolete Bond Target
TOKYO (Reuters) - The coronavirus may offer the Bank of Japan justification to scrap what has become an obsolete, largely symbolic bond-buying target as it takes stronger action to cushion the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka names pachinko parlors defying closure request despite pandemic
calling for state compensation in return for closing its business. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said Friday it will expand the scope of existing financial support measures for smaller ... ( read original story ...)
Children of Nurses in Japan Are Excluded From Day Care on Virus Fears
The children of Japanese medical professionals are being shut out from day-care centers, or being asked for proof they aren’t infected with the coronavirus, adding to the burdens of an already ... ( read original story ...)
Making the most of two business schools
Nanyang Double MBA Program is fully harnessing the knowledge he acquired from the course in his professional life. ( read original story ...)
Mikro Entertainment Launches Dance Content Marketplace to Help Dancers Benefit From Third-Party Usage
Mikro Entertainment Inc., a company that has received national media coverage, today announces the launch of the first-ever dance content marketplace, named "GESREC." It ... ( read original story ...)
Cleaning a floating petri dish: How is a cruise ship sanitized after a coronavirus outbreak?
It took nearly all of March to disinfect the Diamond Princess cruise ship that was the source of more than 700 coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
Is canned beer better than bottled? After 100-plus years, Anchor Steam is available in cans for the first time
Anchor Steam’s canned version is ‘an enjoyable brew that’s mildly hoppy and has a pleasing caramel-like sweetness.’ ... ( read original story ...)