Suspension of Olympic qualification gets cool reception
The decision by the governing body of athletics to suspend Olympic qualification until December due to the coronavirus outbreak has received a cool reception from...
Japan’s economy faces extreme uncertainty as coronavirus spreads: central bank head
Uncertainty over Japan’s economic outlook is “extremely high” as the coronavirus pandemic hits output and consumption, central bank Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said, stressing his readiness...
Head of Japan junior coalition partner wants to consider more economic steps
The head of Japan’s Komeito party, the junior partner in the coalition government, said he wants to consider additional economic steps after the imposition of...
Taiwan rebuffs accusations it racially attacked WHO chief
Taiwan on Thursday angrily condemned accusations from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) boss that racist slurs against him had come from the island, saying racism...
Fujifilm to start phase II clinical trial of Avigan for COVID-19 patients in U.S.
Fujifilm Holdings Corp said it will start phase II clinical trials of its anti-flu drug Avigan for COVID-19 patients in the United States....
Nissan seeks $4.6 billion credit line after coronavirus hit: Nikkei
Nissan Motor has requested a 500 billion yen ($4.6 billion) commitment line from major lenders after sales were battered by the coronavirus outbreak, the Nikkei...
Takeaway.com’s orders hurt in March by lockdown, but recover
Just Eat Takeaway, Europe’s largest online food ordering and delivery company, said on Thursday orders temporarily declined in March as restaurants throughout Europe were closed...
Chinese online retailers offer discounts on iPhone 11 as country recovers from coronavirus
Several Chinese online retailers have offered discounts on Apple Inc’s iPhone 11, Reuters checks on Thursday revealed....
Australia promises aid to coronavirus-alert Pacific as cyclone tears through
Australia said on Thursday it stood ready to help nearby Pacific Island nations in the aftermath of a powerful cyclone that has cut a path...
Japan coronavirus infections reach at least 5,000 cases: NHK
The total number of Japanese novel coronavirus infections hit 5,002 on Thursday, NHK public broadcaster said, showing no signs of slowing despite Japan’s move this...