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Japan allows saliva-based tests to boost coronavirus detection. (AFP Photo)

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

2 Jun 2020 1:26 PM IST

Workers assemble cars at the Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd factory in Wuhan in central Chinas Hubei province. Asias factory pain worsens as Chinas recovery fails to lift demand. (AFP Photo)

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...

1 Jun 2020 10:12 AM IST

Sumo began a new tournament in front of a live audience Sunday. (AFP Photo)

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

19 July 2020 3:28 PM IST

Japans diplomatic boost to India on China border tension. (AFP Photo)

Japan backs India on LAC situation, opposes change in status quo by...

Last month, Japanese Ambassador also expressed his deep condolences to the families of Indian soldiers who were killed...

3 July 2020 4:12 PM IST

Fujifilm to partner with Dr. Reddys to sell Avigan overseas as COVID-19 treatment. (PTI Photo)

Fujifilm partners with Dr Reddy's to sell Avigan for COVID-19...

In June, Glenmark received regulatory approval for favipiravir, generic form of Avigan, as treatment for virus...

1 July 2020 2:55 PM IST

The Japanese government is bullish on the Jetsons vision of flying cars, with a road map for business services by 2023, and expanded commercial use by the 2030s, stressing its potential for connecting remote areas and providing lifelines in disasters. (Photo | Skydrive)

Modest flying car test prompts maker to envision real-life product as...

In a video, a contraption that looked like a slick motorcycle with propellers lifted a few feet off the ground and...

28 Aug 2020 7:24 PM IST

Visitors in Japanese Imperial army and navy uniforms walk near Yasukuni Shrine, which honors Japans war dead. (AP)

Japan marks 75th anniversary of war end, PM Abe stays silent on...

Abe has increasingly sought to whitewash Japan's brutal past since taking office in December 2012

16 Aug 2020 9:48 AM IST

Tokyo Olympics. (Photo: AFP)

Explainer: How will the virus emergency affects the Olympics?

A look at the state of emergency in Japan and how it will affect the Olympics.

12 July 2021 6:26 PM IST

2020 Tokyo Olympics. AP Photo

Tokyo Games still weigh limits on fans

Officials say that more than 80% of athletes and support staff will be vaccinated

5 July 2021 4:31 PM IST

President Joe Biden speaks during the Quad summit in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Washington. Seated clockwise from left, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. (AP/Evan Vucci)

Quad leaders pledge to work together for peace and prosperity in...

Opening the summit, President Biden said the four democracies have come together to take on common challenges from...

25 Sept 2021 10:19 AM IST

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Great power rifts shatter India's dream sequences

India subscribes to the Western model in form -- an outcome of a dream sequence which began at Independence and has...

27 Oct 2022 12:05 AM IST

Indian flags (Representational Image)

Mohan Guruswamy | Only small states will be able to save the republic

Demand for new administrative units will be a continuous one, one that seeks to bring distant provincial govts in remote...

11 Oct 2022 12:05 AM IST