Tokyo Disney parks closing for two weeks on COVID-19 fears
February 29, 2020 | 09:25
The operator of Tokyo's two Disney resorts, Disneyland and DisneySea, said Friday (Feb 28) the parks would be closed for around two weeks on fears over the outbreak of COVID-19.
'Olympics will go ahead': Tokyo organisers slam virus rumours
February 07, 2020 | 11:27
Tokyo 2020 Olympics organisers said Thursday (Feb 6) the Games would "go ahead as planned", slamming misinformation over the new coronavirus for triggering panic.
Asian markets rattled by fresh trade concerns
December 04, 2019 | 09:49
Asian markets slipped on Tuesday (Dec 3) as global trade uncertainty returned to the fore after the United States reimposed tariffs on Argentina and Brazil, threatened steep levies against France and warned China of new measures if ongoing talks are not successful.
Asian markets down on trade uncertainty, unrest hits Hong Kong
November 12, 2019 | 10:13
Asian markets turned lower on Monday (Nov 11) as another record close on Wall Street was overshadowed by uncertainty on the China-US trade talks, while Hong Kong was also hit by fresh protests in which at least one person was shot.
Typhoon Hagibis kills at least 11 in Japan as rescue efforts intensify
October 14, 2019 | 09:10
At least 11 people have been killed in Japan as a result of powerful Typhoon Hagibis that roared across the country bringing unprecedented rains, officials said on Sunday.
Tokyo 2020 comes too early for karate kid's Olympic dream
July 23, 2019 | 16:43
Sweat pours off Mahiro Takano as the 13-year-old karate black belt trades blows with a grown man almost twice her size, finishing with a blood-curdling roar, then a dainty bow.
Facing Olympic hotel shortage, Tokyo looks offshore
July 19, 2019 | 10:29
Tokyo is facing a shortage of accommodation when Olympic fans pour into the Japanese capital for next year's Games so officials are looking offshore - to moored cruise ships operating as floating hotels.
Japan to resume commercial whaling after decades-long ban
July 01, 2019 | 14:58
Japanese fishermen will set sail on Monday (Jul 1) to hunt whales commercially for the first time in more than three decades, after Tokyo's controversial decision to withdraw from the International Whaling Commission.
Tokyo or bust as Tiger eyes Olympic dream
June 12, 2019 | 08:25
Tiger Woods is setting his sights on next year's Olympic games, driven on by the knowledge that he may not get many more chances to add a gold medal to his bulging trophy cabinet.
IOC sees scope for more Tokyo 2020 games budget cuts
May 22, 2019 | 11:26
Tokyo 2020 can make further reductions to its budget, a top Olympic official said on Tuesday (May 21), despite some sports associations voicing concerns that cost-cutting could harm the running of the Games.
Convenient but controversial: Japan's 24/7 shops under fire
April 26, 2019 | 10:14
It may be 1am but Tokyo's omnipresent convenience stores, known as "konbini", are busy with customers dropping in for everything from milk to underwear.
Asian markets mostly higher as Shanghai extends rally
March 07, 2019 | 09:35
A Shanghai rally led gains across most Asian markets on Wednesday (Mar 6) as Chinese investors grow increasingly optimistic over trade talks with the US.
Asian markets swing as dealers battle uncertainty
January 24, 2019 | 09:50
Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday (Jan 23) following a negative lead from Wall Street as investors grow nervous about the chances of success in China-US trade talks ahead of a crunch meeting next week.
9 hurt as car rams into crowd at famed Tokyo street on New Year
January 02, 2019 | 10:29
Nine people were hurt, one seriously, when a man deliberately ploughed his car into crowds celebrating New Year's Eve along a famous Tokyo street, police and media said Tuesday (Jan 1).
Vietnam’s supporting industry qualified for well-developed production
November 16, 2018 | 09:40
Tokyo – Vietnam’s supporting industry has been keeping up with the pace of global modern production industry, said experts attending the New Value Creation Exhibition 2018, which is taking place in Tokyo, Japan from November 14-16.
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