Ryuichi Sakamoto: A Musical Genius and a Social Activist
TOKYO – Ryuichi Sakamoto was one of the most influential and versatile composers of our time. He created music that spanned genres, cultures, and media, from electronic pop to classical symphonies, from film scores to environmental soundscapes. He collaborated with … Continue reading Ryuichi Sakamoto: A Musical Genius and a Social Activist
Japan’s tourism industry hardest hit by Corona
TOKYO – Japan’s tourism industry was one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, which disrupted travel plans and forced the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The number of foreign visitors to Japan plummeted from a record 31.8 … Continue reading Japan’s tourism industry hardest hit by Corona
Singapore: Green Float future city concept
SINGAPORE – Under the Green Float future city concept, an unprecedented project to build a floating structure has begun in Singapore as an environmental protection measure against global warming and increasing sea levels. In the near future, Singapore may witness … Continue reading Singapore: Green Float future city concept
Japan: Government strategy to fight loneliness
TOKYO — With the first uptick in suicides nationwide in 11 years amid pandemic-linked restrictions, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has created a cabinet post to alleviate social isolation. Older Japanese unaccustomed to communicating online have become more isolated from the … Continue reading Japan: Government strategy to fight loneliness
Resurgance of Japan’s domestic cruise market
Tokyo – Two Japanese ships have completed short cruises to nearby ports in recent weeks. Both were operated under limited capacity and strict new policies for passengers and crew to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Mitsui OSK Passenger Lines’ Nippon … Continue reading Resurgance of Japan’s domestic cruise market
Toyota, Honda: Bright outlook on Chinese market
TOKYO – Japan’s two biggest car manufacturers, Toyota Motor and Honda Motor more than doubled their operating profit forecasts, helped by recovering demand in China as it rebounds from the coronavirus pandemic. While China’s trade friction and worsening ties with the … Continue reading Toyota, Honda: Bright outlook on Chinese market
Asian leaders determined to fight pandemic
TOKYO – Financial leaders from China, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia vowed to redouble their efforts to help the region recover economically from the novel coronavirus and to defend a multilateral system of trade and investment. “We will remain … Continue reading Asian leaders determined to fight pandemic
Japan: Carlyle Group to invest over 9.4 billion Dollars
eTOKYO – U.S. private-equity firm Carlyle Group plans to pour more than $9.4 billion into Japanese businesses over the next three to five years, anticipating new opportunities arising from the coronavirus pandemic. “Momentum toward reform at Japanese companies is picking … Continue reading Japan: Carlyle Group to invest over 9.4 billion Dollars
Coronavirus vaccine pre-orders top 5 billion
Hong Kong – Although none of the coronavirus vaccines under development has proved its efficacy yet in clinical trials, at least 5.7 billion doses have been pre-ordered around the world. First shipments of a Covid-19 vaccine created by Western laboratories … Continue reading Coronavirus vaccine pre-orders top 5 billion
Japan to build virus testing centers for foreigners
Tokyo – Japan plans to set up new coronavirus testing centers at three major airports in Tokyo and Osaka, as well as in central parts of the cities, as the country prepares to relax its travel restrictions, health minister Katsunobu … Continue reading Japan to build virus testing centers for foreigners