Business Nov 29, 2020
Faced with a slump in travel demand stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, the airline hopes to improve its earnings through the new business.
National / Crime & Legal Nov 29, 2020
The man allegedly swindled e-coupons worth some ¥540,000 by making reservations that he didn't use at four hotels in Tokyo under the campaign.
Commentary / World Nov 29, 2020
Overcoming the Gulf States' oil curse
by David Howell
Deep reform could evolve out of traditional forms of rule in Gulf States. But do the leaders of these nations have the vision and courage to guide the way through to a different future.
National Nov 29, 2020
The latest tally comes after the capital confirmed over 500 cases for the second straight day on Saturday, with a record 570 cases reported on Friday.
Business Nov 29, 2020
From small businesses to farmers, middle India is driving demand
Annual growth of 3.4% in the farm sector and 0.6% in manufacturing during the September quarter has raised hopes of an early recovery.
Culture Nov 29, 2020
50-year-old Doraemon comics become a smash hit during pandemic
More than 5 million comic books and other publications featuring the robotic cat were printed in the 12 months to November as children were forced to stay home amid the pandemic.
Football Nov 29, 2020
No QBs in Denver, no home for 49ers as COVID-19 sows NFL chaos
The Denver Broncos have no quarterbacks. The San Francisco 49ers have no home stadium or practice facility. And the Baltimore Ravens may not have enough players available for their next game, which has already been pushed back twice. The COVID-19 pandemic caused major disruptions around ...
National / Politics Nov 29, 2020
Snap election unlikely in January as Suga prioritizes coronavirus fight
Suga believes that his administration should now focus on measures to contain the coronavirus and revive an economy battered by the crisis, government sources said.
NBA Nov 29, 2020
NBA players who test positive for the coronavirus this season may have to miss nearly two weeks in some instances before being allowed to return to the court, the league told its teams Saturday. That revelation was one of many in a 63,000-word document, a ...
National Nov 29, 2020
Some — but not all — Tokyo restaurants close early as virus surges
The metropolitan government will provide ¥400,000 to each business complying with the request to close by 10 p.m. through Dec. 17. But many are undecided or will refuse to do so.
World / Science & Health Nov 29, 2020
COVID-19 drugs from Lilly and Regeneron raise access and timing concerns
Powerful drugs recently authorized by the U.S. that may prevent those at the earliest stages of COVID-19 from suffering severe disease present thorny new challenges, including who will get them and where they’ll be administered. Antibody treatments, like one from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. that was ...
World / Science & Health Nov 29, 2020
U.K. poised to be first to approve Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
The U.K. is poised to become the first country to approve Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE’s COVID-19 vaccine, ahead of a long line of countries waiting for protection from the coronavirus. Clearance is possible as soon as early next week, according to a person familiar ...