TOKYO: Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) unveiled on Tuesday (Oct 12) its manifesto for an Oct 31 election with a … [Read more...] about Japan’s ruling party unveils manifesto with focus on COVID-19, defence
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Japan’s dip in COVID-19 cases baffles experts; winter ‘nightmare’ still a risk
TOKYO: Japan's COVID-19 case numbers have plummeted to the lowest in nearly a year just as other parts of Asia are struggling … [Read more...] about Japan’s dip in COVID-19 cases baffles experts; winter ‘nightmare’ still a risk
Japan’s new PM Kishida says COVID-19 fight ‘top priority’
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, who has taken the lead in negotiating key trade deals, and Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi - … [Read more...] about Japan’s new PM Kishida says COVID-19 fight ‘top priority’
Japan’s restaurants, bars welcome back drinkers as COVID-19 controls ease
BEER ORDERS JUMP Suntory Holdings said orders for beer kegs and bottles were up 230 per cent in the run-up to Friday, … [Read more...] about Japan’s restaurants, bars welcome back drinkers as COVID-19 controls ease
Japan’s Takeda says ‘human error’ caused contamination of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
TOKYO: Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical said on Friday (Oct 1) that "human error" caused metal contaminants to get into Moderna … [Read more...] about Japan’s Takeda says ‘human error’ caused contamination of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
China, COVID-19 pandemic, energy top Japan’s leadership race debate
TOKYO: Four candidates vying to lead Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party - and replacing outgoing Prime Minister … [Read more...] about China, COVID-19 pandemic, energy top Japan’s leadership race debate
Public support strong for Japan’s COVID-19 vaccine minister as next PM: Report
TOKYO: Japanese voters strongly support Taro Kono, minister in charge of fighting COVID-19, becoming the next prime minister, … [Read more...] about Public support strong for Japan’s COVID-19 vaccine minister as next PM: Report
Japan’s COVID-19 vaccine minister favoured for PM; Takaichi wins backing: Reports
TOKYO: Japan's minister in charge of COVID-19 vaccinations is seen as the most suitable candidate to become the next prime … [Read more...] about Japan’s COVID-19 vaccine minister favoured for PM; Takaichi wins backing: Reports
Commentary: Japan’s Olympic success has been overshadowed by COVID-19 failure
LUND, Sweden: From a sporting perspective, the Tokyo Olympics were a massive success for Japan. Finishing third behind the … [Read more...] about Commentary: Japan’s Olympic success has been overshadowed by COVID-19 failure
Explainer: What we know about Japan’s contaminated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine supplies
WHAT ARE THE CONTAMINANTS? The contaminants that triggered suspensions of the first three lots are believed to be metallic … [Read more...] about Explainer: What we know about Japan’s contaminated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine supplies
Japan’s Moderna COVID-19 vaccine contamination woes widen as 1 million more shots withdrawn
Takeda said on Monday that the investigation is ongoing. The affected vaccines in Gunma are from a Moderna lot that is … [Read more...] about Japan’s Moderna COVID-19 vaccine contamination woes widen as 1 million more shots withdrawn
Japan’s households, firms keep saving on prolonged impact of COVID-19 pandemic
TOKYO: Japan's currency in circulation and bank deposits hit a record high for the fourth straight month in June, data showed … [Read more...] about Japan’s households, firms keep saving on prolonged impact of COVID-19 pandemic