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COVID 19

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 11, 2020
America’s great(er) recession will last for years
The upbeat employment numbers for May probably don't point to a quick recovery.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 11, 2020
Tokyo deaths up by 1,000 in April from monthly average as virus peaked
The city officially reported just over 100 deaths from the coronavirus in April, but mortality data suggests there were around 1,000 more deaths in the month than average.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 11, 2020
Australia vows not to trade values in response to China 'coercion'
China has in recent weeks banned Australian beef imports, imposed tariffs on Australian barley and cautioned students and tourists to avoid the country.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 11, 2020
Japan's AnGes speeds toward 2021 rollout in coronavirus 'vaccine war'
The Osaka-based firm got a headstart in the vaccine development by repurposing its hypertension vaccine, which had already passed various safety hurdles.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 11, 2020
Mizuho to deploy billions in riskier funding to help Japan's firms with virus fallout
The bank is in talks with corporate clients to provide financing via subordinated loans and purchases of preferred shares totaling more than u00a5100 billion.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 11, 2020
Tokyo coronavirus cases exceed 20 for first time in five days
Keeping the weekly average of daily cases under 20 is one of Tokyo's criteria for relaxing business restrictions.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 11, 2020
Johnson under pressure as scientists speak out on COVID-19 failures
The U.K.’s top scientists said the government made a string of failures in its handling of the coronavirus crisis, putting Boris Johnson under pressure on live television.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 11, 2020
'Why did he abandon us?': In India, anger toward Modi grows
For the first time since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi swept to power six years ago, signs are emerging that his seemingly unshakable hold over legions of migrant workers may be slipping.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Jun 11, 2020
China offers in-development vaccines to workers going abroad
China is offering employees of some large state-run companies the option of being inoculated with two coronavirus vaccines currently in development, illustrating how quickly authorities are moving to test the viability of the shots.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 11, 2020
Fed sees zero rates through 2022 and commits to keep buying bonds
All policymakers expect the funds rate to stay near zero through 2021, and perhaps beyond, to address 'considerable risks” over the medium term.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jun 11, 2020
‘The 12 Day Tale of the Monster that Died in 8’: Little beasts battle COVID-19 online
Film production in Japan shut down in early April as part of the response to the outbreak of COVID-19, and as weeks passed with no signs of an immediate revival, filmmakers began to adapt to the situation by making “isolation” films.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 10, 2020
An architect of Japan’s virus strategy sees flaws in West’s approach at fighting the pandemic
One of the key architects of Japan’s coronavirus strategy has hailed the country’s response to the pandemic, saying its approach was more effective than those implemented by Western nations.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 10, 2020
Tokyo reports 18 new coronavirus cases and may lift alert by Friday
Across Japan, 45 new infections were confirmed Tuesday, raising the total number of cases to 17,929, with 936 deaths.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 10, 2020
The U.S. economy will need stimulus well beyond July
It's too soon to count on consumer demand to support the economy.

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