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Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Oct 17, 2020

The individual makes a comeback in Japan amid COVID-19

Companies are successfully offering goods and services that target individuals in the “solo” market. But there's a catch u2026
JAPAN
Oct 16, 2020

Japan told U.S. it won't bar China from telecom networks, report says

Tokyo has said it will take its own steps to respond in cases where there is concern over security issues, according to a newspaper report.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 16, 2020

Fujifilm seeks approval for Avigan as COVID-19 treatment in Japan

The move comes after a late-stage study showed reduced recovery times for patients with nonsevere symptoms.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 14, 2020

Japan to sign agreement allowing arms exports to Vietnam, report says

The deal, likely to be inked during Suga's trip to the region next week, would bolster the defense capabilities of Indo-Pacific nations to counter Chinese maritime moves.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 8, 2020

Japan's response to first virus wave late but effective, report says

Disjointed messaging from public officials and a stubborn resistance to raising testing capacity were among the shortcomings of the 'Japan Model.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 6, 2020

Japan eyes stress test on major banks to gauge impact of COVID-19

The Bank of Japan is moving toward stress testing many banks simultaneously based on standardized risk scenarios, bringing it in line with overseas counterparts.
JAPAN
Oct 4, 2020

Japan's new top spokesman stresses the need for digitalization as part of coronavirus response

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed Japan’s fragility in the digital realm and the need for a quick, broad solution to supply chain issues, the top government spokesman said.
JAPAN
Oct 4, 2020

'Shocking discrimination': Japan's sex industry cries foul over exclusion from government aid

A lawsuit has ignited a debate over whether the sector should qualify for subsidies, laying bare a deep-seated distrust of an industry often associated with immorality.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 1, 2020

Japan brewers bet on tax cut to revive pandemic-hit sales

As of Thursday, the government is starting to bring taxes of different varieties of alcoholic products more in line with each other.
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 1, 2020

Japan corporate pessimism eases from 11-year low in BOJ tankan

The data offers some hope for new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's efforts to achieve an economic revival from the coronavirus crisis.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 27, 2020

China's foreign minister may visit Japan as early as October

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi may visit Japan as early as October, a government source said Sunday, after the leaders of the two countries agreed to pursue high-level contacts to promote regional and international stability.

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