The Japanese government declared in Tokyo and six areas including western Osaka. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the government was considering ... It is rare for the government to make changes to a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to broaden coronavirus emergency as Abe plans cash payouts for all
Japan was preparing on Thursday to widen a state of emergency to the entire nation, beyond just major cities, and a government official said would change a draft supplementary budget to provide cash ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics could cut ‘extras’ in face of soaring costs
Tokyo Olympic organizers and the International Olympic Committee will try to cut many of the extras out of next year's postponed games ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe to Declare Nationwide State of Emergency
A rise in new cases threatens some Asian nations that have been successful at keeping the coronavirus under control. WSJ’s Peter Landers discusses whether Japan’s new emergency measures will be tough ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Japan declares nationwide state of emergency
A nationwide state of emergency has been declared in Japan due to the country’s worsening coronavirus outbreak. The move allows regional governments to urge people to stay inside, but without punitive ... ( read original story ...)
Bitstamp Integrates A New One Confirmation Crypto Settlement Process Through Fireblocks
Bitstamp, a large European cryptocurrency exchange, announced on April 14th, they will be the first exchange on Fireblocks infrastructure to enable institutional transactions to one confirmation. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Games must focus on ‘must haves’ to cut costs: Coates
Olympics organisers must reduce costs related to the postponed Tokyo Games by focusing on the "must-haves", IOC Coordination Commission chief John Coates said following a remote meeting with Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Dai Greene: ‘My body might reach the point where it’s had enough – but I think I can make Tokyo’
When the Olympic Games were postponed Dai Greene could have been forgiven a moment of self-pity. The former world, Commonwealth and European champion was in renewed shape after years of sidelines and ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Japan expands emergency; China denies allegation
BANGKOK -- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is planning to expand a state of emergency to all of Japan from just Tokyo and other urban areas as the coronavirus continues to spread. Abe convened a meeting of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan expands virus emergency nationwide
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday expanded a state of emergency due to the coronavirus to cover the whole country to stem the growing spread of the disease. The declaration allows ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe Declares Nationwide State of Emergency
The declaration amounted to an acknowledgment that his efforts to keep the country running normally had exposed it to a potential sharp rise in coronavirus infections. ( read original story ...)
Japan to declare nationwide state of emergency as virus spreads
The government had been considering expanding of the state of emergency, currently covering Tokyo, Osaka and five prefectures ... Besides Kishida, he met with LDP Secretary General Toshihiro Nikai and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may broaden emergency, as Abe plans cash payouts for all
Japan was preparing to extend a state of emergency beyond major cities to the entire nation, media reported on Thursday, and a government official said Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will change a draft ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Thailand to extend visas amid virus challenges
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause m ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Should Drop Strings on Virus Aid, Economist Says
Japan’s government is getting its response to the virus wrong by adding strings to its financial assistance for companies and people, and by not engineering a tighter lockdown, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Says Donating 2 Million Face Masks to Virus-Hit Japan
Taiwan will donate two million face masks to its former colonial master Japan, which has been hard hit by the outbreak of the new coronavirus, as part of the is ... ( read original story ...)