Mask resellers could face 1 year in prison, hefty fine under new ban in Japan
TOKYO, Mar 10, 2020, Kyodo. The reselling of face masks for profit will become a…
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What’s the risk posed by radiation hot spots near Olympic sites in Fukushima?
TOKYO, Mar 10, 2020, AFP, Jiji Press. Warnings of radiation hot spots in parts of…
[Analytics] Leadership and responses to the coronavirus
In every crisis, there’s opportunity. The legacies of political leaders are often defined by how…
Japan begins coronavirus travel restrictions for China, S. Korea
TOKYO, Mar 9, 2020, Kyodo. Japan implemented tougher border control measures on Monday for travelers…
N. Korea fires 3 short-range projectiles toward East Sea: S. Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff
SEOUL, Mar 9, 2020, Yonhap. North Korea fired three short-range projectiles into the East Sea…
[Analytics] Abe in dilemma as coronavirus response could cut both ways
A legal change this week will allow Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to declare a state…
Japan’s PM Abe unveils zero-interest loan scheme for small firms hit by virus
TOKYO, Mar 8, 2020, Kyodo. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Saturday the government will launch…
Canceling Tokyo Olympics would lower Japan GDP growth by 1.4 per cent: Estimate
TOKYO, Mar 8, 2020, Kyodo. If the ongoing spread of the new coronavirus forces Japan…
Japan to invalidate 2.8 million visas for Chinese amid virus fears
TOKYO, Mar 7, 2020, Kyodo. Japan will temporarily nullify 2.8 million visas held by Chinese…
China’s leader Xi to visit Japan at most appropriate time: Ministry
BEIJING, Mar 6, 2020, China Daily. Beijing and Tokyo agreed to ensure that President Xi…
Covid-19 could mean $211B loss for Asia Pacific economies: S&P
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 6, 2020, The Star. Growth across Asia-Pacific will slow to 4.0% in…
Japan to restrict travel to and from China, S. Korea over virus
TOKYO, Mar 6, 2020, Kyodo. Japan said Thursday the country will adopt a two-week quarantine…