Japanese officials said Wednesday that 33 crew members on a docked cruise ship tested positive for the coronavirus in one day of testing after the first case from the ship was reported. The ... ( read original story ...)
Access and benefit-sharing following the synthesis of horsepox virus
Those terms may include sharing some of the benefits of research and development with the provider of the genetic resources. The Nagoya Protocol further expanded the definition of genetic resources to ... ( read original story ...)
Tsunami could overwhelm Fukushima nuclear plant in future Japan earthquake, government panel says
Towering waves could overwhelm the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan if another mega-earthquake struck the deep-sea trenches off the country's Pacific coast, a government panel said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
34 crew have virus on cruise ship docked for repairs in Japan
At least 34 crew members aboard a cruise ship docked in the Japanese city of Nagasaki have tested positive for coronavirus, local authorities said on Wednesday. The Costa Atlantica first arrived in ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi Prefecture to subsidize hospitals accepting coronavirus patients
Nagoya – The Aichi Prefectural Government said Wednesday that it will provide financial support to medical institutions in the prefecture that treat patients with COVID-19 disease. It will pay ¥1 ... ( read original story ...)
100,000 tulips beheaded in Chiba, Japan, to stop COVID-19 spreading
Flowers at a park in Japan's Chiba prefecture had their heads chopped off to deter visitors from gathering to admire them and potentially spread coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Fast Retailing CEO criticises Japan’s lack of virus tests: report
The head , owner of fashion chain Uniqlo, criticised Japan’s lack of coronavirus testing in a media interview, joining a chorus of executi ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Cases on ship in Japan; India to use wristbands
Japanese officials say 33 crew members on a docked cruise ship tested positive for the coronavirus in one day of testing after the first case from the ship was reported ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic staffer tests positive for coronavirus
A staff member of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee has tested positive for COVID-19. Tokyo organizers issued a statement Wednesday saying it was a male employee in his 30s who worked at the ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Clusters among crew on 2 ships in Taiwan, Japan
Japanese officials said Wednesday that 33 crew members on a docked cruise ship tested positive for the coronavirus in one day of testing after the first case from the ship ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Tepco weighs options over projected tsunami threat to Fukushima plant
Tepco is trying to clean up the site of its Fukushima Daiichi plant, hit by a massive earthquake and tsunami in 2011, an effort expected to last decades as it looks to build defences against another ... ( read original story ...)
US amateur boxers choosing delayed Tokyo Olympics over pro riches
Keyshawn Davis had a choice -- wait 16 months for his shot at boxing gold in Tokyo or accept a lucrative offer to begin his pro career immediately. ( read original story ...)
Japan, IOC Jostle Over Who Will Pay Billions To Delay 2020 Olympics Over Coronavirus
On Tuesday the Switzerland-based IOC, which presides over the international athletic event, updated its FAQ page about the next summer games. It suggested Japan will bankroll any costs associated with ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 organisers force IOC to delete claim about extra costs
The IOC has deleted remarks on its website that the Japan PM had agreed to pay the additional costs associated the Tokyo Olympics being delayed until 2021 ... ( read original story ...)
Postponing Tokyo Games could cost $6 billion. Officials wrangle over who will foot the bill
With the postponement of the Tokyo Summer Games triggering potentially massive expenses, a war of words has broken out between Olympic leaders and local organizers. Media reports in Japan estimate ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea sends message of ‘deep regret’ to Japan
South Korea expressed "deep regret" following reports that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent an offering to the Yasukuni Shrine. ( read original story ...)