Japan
Japan holds sumo despite rise in virus infections
The tournament runs through August 2 at Ryogoku Kokugikan, the primary sumo arena at the heart of the Japanese capital
Japan backs India on LAC situation, opposes change in status quo by China
Last month, Japanese Ambassador also expressed his deep condolences to the families of Indian soldiers who were killed in the border clash
Fujifilm partners with Dr Reddy's to sell Avigan for COVID-19 treatment
In June, Glenmark received regulatory approval for favipiravir, generic form of Avigan, as treatment for virus infections in India
Japan's exports fall most since 2009 as virus hits US shipments
Overall imports fell 26.2% in the year to May, versus the median estimate for a 20.4% decrease, posting the biggest drop since October 2009
Japan's economy shrinks less than initial estimate but still in recession
Export-dependent Japan's economy had contracted at an annual rate of 7.2% in the October-December period
Japan allows saliva-based tests to boost coronavirus detection
The saliva-based PCR tests can be given to those who have had symptoms for up to nine days, Japan’s health ministry said
Asia's factory pain deepens as China's recovery fails to lift demand
Japan’s factory activity shrank at fastest pace since 2009, while South Korea saw manufacturing slump at sharpest pace in more than a decade
Recession-hit Japan's exports, imports fall due to pandemic
The drop in exports is the worst since the 2008 financial crisis, as export-dependent Japan struggles to juggle the health risks of COVID-19
Japan to light up night skies with fireworks at secret time to cheer citizens
Japan freed 39 of its 47 prefectures from a blanket state of emergency that had lasted most of April, several more could emerge this week
Japan slips into recession, slump set to worsen as pandemic wreaks havoc
The world’s third-largest economy shrank for second consecutive quarter in three months to March, intensifying challenge for policymakers