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Japan sees 51 coronavirus-related bankruptcies; hospitality sector hit hard

The number of coronavirus cases in Japan rose to 5,548 on Thursday, with 108 deaths

Japan's economy faces 'extremely high' uncertainty due to Covid-19 outbreak

Japan recorded 503 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday - its biggest daily increase since the start of the pandemic

Japan PM proposes state of emergency over coronavirus, $1 trillion stimulus

"Currently, we are seeing rapid increases of new infections particularly in urban areas like Tokyo and Osaka," said Abe

Japan's Abe vows unprecedented stimulus as Tokyo coronavirus cases rise

Abe said the "huge, powerful" measures will include fiscal stimulus, monetary steps and tax breaks for companies, though the details have not been finalized.

2020 Olympic delay puts Japan in a spin; athletes, media welcome decision

The Tokyo Shimbun headlined its coverage "surprise and embarrassment", but conceded in an article that the situation left organisers and Olympic officials with few options

Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic today

As coronavirus is tightening its grip across the world, with nearly 250,000 positive cases and over 10,000 deaths - here are certain tidbits that you need to know about the virus outbreak.

Tokyo Olympics 2020 may fall victim to coronavirus: What is at stake?

Below are the financial and economic factors at risk

Tokyo 2020: Olympic cauldron ignited in Japan with flame from Greece

2020 Tokyo Olympics is scheduled to take place from 24 July to 9 August, 2020, in Japan.

Japan may offer cash payouts to households for battling coronavirus

The Sankei newspaper reported Japan's ruling coalition was considering an economic package worth more than 30 trillion yen ($276 billion) to deal with the virus fallout.

Japan business mood plunges to decade lows on coronavirus woes

The global spread of the virus has hammered world trade, supply chains and tourism, dealing a heavy blow to Japan's fragile economy

Deferring or cancelling Tokyo Olympics 'inconceivable': Japan minister

Asked about the report, Hashimoto said she was told by the 2020 organisers that they are preparing for the Games as scheduled from July 24 to August 9

Japan plans to spend $4.1 billion on coronavirus measures: Report

The government also plans to adopt fiscal measures totalling 1.6 trillion yen to support corporate financing as part of the package, due to be announced later on Tuesday

Japan Q4 GDP slumps more than estimated as Coronavirus ups recession risk

The economy is under growing pressure as the outbreak disrupts supply chains and damages tourism

Hotels refusing rooms to Italians, Koreans over coronavirus: Tour operators

Some tourists are being asked by hotels to undergo medical checks before checking in despite showing no symptoms of infection

Ready to top up fiscal spending if COVID-19 hits economy: Japanese PM Abe

Abe's remarks came a day after Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda signalled the central bank's readiness to stabilise markets if necessary

India highest growing in Asia Pacific, Japan & China region in FY19: Cisco

In fiscal 2019 (ended July 2019), Cisco delivered strong top-line growth and profitability, reporting revenue of USD51.9 billion from USD 49.3 billion in FY18, registering a 7 per cent growth y-o-y

India's crude steel production drops 3.2% to 9.28 MT in Jan: Report

The country had produced 9.591 MT of crude steel during the corresponding month last year

IOC committed to Tokyo Games despite virus; Japan shuts schools nationwide

Japan has so far seen four deaths related to the virus, among nearly 200 known infections

Coronavirus outbreak: India evacuates 112 people from China, 124 from Japan

A C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft of Indian Air Force evacuated 76 Indians and 36 foreign nationals from Wuhan while an Air India flight brought back the group of 124 people from Tokyo

119 Indians, 5 foreigners from coronavirus-hit cruise ship land in Delhi

A special Air India flight carrying 119 Indians and five nationals from Sri Lanka, Nepal, South Africa and Peru, who were on board the coronavirus-hit quarantined cruise ship Diamond Princess, landed in New Delhi on Thursday morning.India thanked Japanese authorities for facilitating the evacuation of people."Air India flight has just landed in Delhi from Tokyo, carrying 119 Indians & 5 nationals from Sri Lanka, Nepal, South Africa and Peru who were quarantined onboard the #DiamondPrincess due to #COVID19. Appreciate the facilitation of Japanese authorities.Thank you @airindiain once again," tweeted External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.As many as 138 Indians including 132 crew and six passengers were among the 3,711 people on board the luxury cruise ship, which was quarantined off Japan on February 5 after it emerged that a former passenger had tested positive for the virus.Of these, 16 were tested positive for coronavirus and will stay in Japan for treatment, while the ...