[Analytics] G20 leaders fail to step up
A US$1 trillion increase in the IMF’s crisis-fighting war chest, US$5 trillion in coordinated fiscal…
Japan
All Japan’s news
Japan’s SoftBank drops 10 per cent after OneWeb files for bankruptcy protection
TOKYO, Mar 30, 2020, BT. SoftBank Group fell as much as 10 per cent after…
Japan to ban arrivals from US, China, S. Korea, most of Europe
TOKYO, Mar 30, 2020, Kyodo. Japan is planning to place an entry ban on foreigners…
July 2021 strongest candidate for postponed Tokyo Olympics start
TOKYO, Mar 29, 2020, Kyodo. July 2021 has emerged as the most likely time frame…
Abe pledges Japan’s “boldest-ever” economic stimulus to fight virus
TOKYO, Mar 28, 2020, Kyodo. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Saturday that Japan will compile…
Greater Tokyo and Osaka citizens urged to stay indoors until Apr 12
TOKYO, Mar 28, 2020, SCMP. People in greater Tokyo and the Osaka area in western…
‘Clear we have entered recession’: IMF chief
WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 27, 2020, AFP. The coronavirus pandemic has driven the global economy into…
[Analytics] Japan: Waiting for the lockdown
The dread begins when you get on the train in Tokyo’s morning rush hour. You’ve…
Japan govt aims to restore gutted Shuri Castle by 2026
TOKYO, Mar 27, 2020, Kyodo. The Japanese government on Friday decided to restore the gutted…
[Analytics] In virus era, even summits are virtual
The face-to-face tension among foes was gone. So was the in-person camaraderie among allies. Gone…
Tickets bought for 2020 Tokyo Games to be honored in 2021
TOKYO, Mar 26, 2020, The Japan News. Tickets bought for the now-postponed Tokyo Olympic and…
Japan, IOC agree to postpone Tokyo Olympics for one year
TOKYO, Mar 24, 2020, Kyodo. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and International Olympic Committee President Thomas…