New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said he is considering cash incentives to lure people to get vaccinated. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he sees no reason to require Covid-19 shots for ... ( read original story ...)
Pfizer Seeks U.S. Approval; EU Splits on Waivers: Virus Update
Pfizer Inc. and its partner BioNTech SE have asked U.S. regulators for full approval of their vaccine, a milestone in their effort to make the shot a sustainable revenue source that goes well beyond ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic head says Bach visit to Japan could be ‘tough’
The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee said Friday that a visit to Japan this month by IOC President Thomas Bach seemed unlikely with a state of emergency order being ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares mostly rise on US rally; eyes on jobs data
Trade data released Friday show global exports rose 32.3% over a year ago to $263.9 billion, in line with March but down from the explosive 60.6% rise in the first two months of 2021. China’s trade ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Extend Emergency; Shorter H.K. Quarantine: Virus Update
Japan is set to extend a virus state of emergency that includes Tokyo to the end of May. Hong Kong will shorten mandatory quarantine stays for fully vaccinated inbound travelers, the South China ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Indexes Rise After US Rally; Investors Await Jobs Data
Asian shares are rising on optimism about the rally on Wall Street and an economic rebound in the U.S., as investors await the release of U.S. jobs data. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Extend Emergency; NYC Tourist Vaccines: Virus Update
Japan is set to extend a virus state of emergency that includes Tokyo to the end of May, public broadcaster NHK reported. A mathematical model prepared by advisers to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ... ( read original story ...)
Pfizer, BioNTech will vaccinate summer Olympians; Moderna says its vaccine is 96% effective in adolescents: Today’s COVID-19 updates
Pfizer, BioNTech announced Thursday that they will donate COVID-19 vaccines to athletes and officials at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Latest COVID-19 news. ( read original story ...)
Japanese gov’t to disclose ‘tell-all’ file over document tampering scandal
The Japanese government on May 6 admitted to the existence of documents detailing the development of events surrounding the doctoring of reco・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: EU proposes developing COVID-19 drug treatments
BRUSSELS — The EU’s executive arm has proposed EU nations join forces to develop and deploy COVID-19 treatments across the 27-nation bloc. The European Commission says vaccines will not eradicate ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Pfizer to donate vaccines for Olympic athletes
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics. Delivery of doses is set to begin this month to ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese knotweed: The property-wrecking plant invasion threatening Northampton property prices
Homeowners are being warned about a property-wrecking plant that could wipe ten per cent off the value of their property. Experts say Japanese Knotweed in the UK's most invasive plant and has a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo and Osaka call for extension of virus emergency
Japan has contained virus infections relatively well by comparison with the U.S. and much of Europe, but its vaccine rollout has been slow ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s everything we know about a potential Pokémon land at Universal
Six years ago, when Universal confirmed it would be partnering with Nintendo for new theme park attractions, fans immediately began speculating if Pokémon would ... ( read original story ...)
How to buy a home in Japan as a foreigner: Webinar
The next installment in Real Estate Japan's popular series of webinars is on how to buy your dream home (not investment property) in Japan. The seminar will be held online on Saturday May 8 from 11 a. ( read original story ...)
Logistics Center in Japan Prepares for Peak Moving Season
Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Yokosuka Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) conducted a peak season strategy meeting, prior to the ... ( read original story ...)