Local businesses left in limbo as Japan's politicians squabble over Go To Travel campaign
By leaning on governors to determine whether travel and dining subsidies should be suspended in their area, Suga is delegating responsibility — or accountability — to local leaders.
New virus wave forcing experts to adjust strategies
More than half of the country’s over 2,000 coronavirus deaths have come from those 80 or older.
The law includes a provision obliging citizens in principle to make efforts to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Prepare for the worst, Japan health minister says, as virus cases surge
Health minister Norihisa Tamura says the central and local governments must draw up a plan to prevent the collapse of regional medical systems.
Japan to work with both U.S., Britain in developing next fighter jet
COVID-19 patient who visited spa after breaking out of hospital arrested
Japan to allow 'large-scale' overseas visitor numbers for 2020 Olympics, Nikkei reports
Russia deploys advanced S-300 missiles on disputed islands off Japan
Ex-farm minister suspected of taking bribes from egg production firm representative
Nomura to introduce permanent flexible work for Japan staff
The firm may introduce a minimum 40% of hours to be spent in the office each month, and departments would have discretion within that limit.
'I died too': A year after outbreak, Wuhan kin struggle to move on
One year after the coronavirus began spreading from the city, family members of those who died are no nearer to closure.
Thai prime minister acquitted of ethics breach, retains post
Signs of dissent within Thai military as protests grow
Is China laying claim to kimchi, too? Some South Koreans think so.
U.K. approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for rollout from 'next week'
After months of "rigorous" trials and thorough analysis of the data, the U.K. regulator "concluded that the vaccine has met its strict standards of safety, quality and effectiveness."
U.S. prosecutors probe suspected effort to buy a presidential pardon
Pandemic to fan surge in humanitarian needs in 2021, U.N. says
Battered in COVID-19's first wave, Spanish town emerges scarred but safer
The COVID-19 'longhaulers' behind a global patient movement
What the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy brings to Suga's table
Powerful advisory group is now the administration's 'command center' for economic and strategy debates.
Referendum a pivotal moment for Osaka and its politicians
Suga's rejection of nominees to top advisory body prompts calls for reform
