Covid-19 pandemic tips Japan's economy into recession Japan's economy slipped into recession for the first time in four and a half years in the last quarter, putting the nation on course for … Business • 18 May 20
Spain's daily coronavirus death toll rises above 200 Spain's daily coronavirus death toll has risen above 200 for the first time since 8 May, the health ministry has reported. Coronavirus • 14 May 20
Nintendo says Animal Crossing is fastest-selling game Japan's Nintendo said today that its fourth-quarter profit soared 200% due to surging demand for its Switch games console, and that title Animal Crossing: New … Business • 07 May 20
Japan extends Covid-19 state of emergency until 31 May Japan's Prime Minister has extended a state of emergency over the coronavirus until the end of May, as the government warned it was too soon … Coronavirus • 04 May 20
Nissan slashes full-year results forecast Nissan said today it expected to post its first annual operating loss in 11 years as the Japanese automaker struggles to recover from plunging vehicle … Business • 28 Apr 20
Japan PM 'aware' of reports on Kim Jong-un's health Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said he was aware of reports on the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and was paying close … World • 28 Apr 20
Bank of Japan expands stimulus again as virus pain deep The Bank of Japan has today expanded monetary stimulus and pledged to buy unlimited amount of bonds to keep borrowing costs low as the government … Business • 27 Apr 20
Japan approves near $1 trillion stimulus programme Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged that his government would do its utmost to protect people's lives as he prepared to declare a state of … Business • 07 Apr 20
Japan declares state of emergency in parts over virus Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has declared a state of emergency in parts of the country, including Tokyo, over a spike in coronavirus infections. Coronavirus • 07 Apr 20
At a glance: Latest Covid-19 global developments More than 1.277 million confirmed cases of Covid-19, including 70,009 deaths, have now been recorded around the world. Coronavirus • 06 Apr 20
China records rise in asymptomatic coronavirus cases Mainland China reported 39 new coronavirus cases as of Sunday, up from 30 a day earlier, and the number of asymptomatic cases also surged as … Coronavirus • 06 Apr 20
Asia's factory activity plunges as virus shock deepens Factory activity contracted sharply across most of Asia in March as the coronavirus pandemic paralysed economic activity across the globe, with sharp falls in export … Business • 01 Apr 20
Japanese cherry blossoms bloom amid Covid-19 pandemic The crowds might be thinner and parties smaller, but warnings from officials over the coronavirus have done little to stop Japanese people celebrating as the … News Lens • 26 Mar 20
Olympic postponement may be 'inevitable' - Abe Postponing the Olympics over the coronavirus pandemic may become "inevitable", Japan's prime minister has conceded. Coronavirus • 23 Mar 20
Death sentence for man who killed 19 disabled people A Japanese man has been sentenced to death for killing 19 disabled people in a knife-wielding rampage in 2016 that was one of post-war Japan's … World • 16 Mar 20
Japan's economy shrinks faster than first estimated Japan's economy shrank more than initially estimated in the fourth quarter, exacerbating economic fears at a time when the impact of the coronavirus outbreak is … Business • 09 Mar 20
Virus toll reaches 197 as Italy reports 49 more deaths Italy has reported 49 more deaths from Covid-19, bringing the total number of fatalities there over the past two weeks to 197. Coronavirus • 06 Mar 20
WHO raises global coronavirus risk to highest level The World Health Organization has raised its global risk assessment of Covid-19 to its highest level, after the epidemic spread to sub-Saharan Africa and caused … Coronavirus • 29 Feb 20
Japan schools to close in bid to stem Covid-19 Angry Japanese parents joined bewildered teachers and businesses in a rush to find new ways to live and work for a month after Prime Minister … World • 28 Feb 20
Irish singer leaves ship for coronavirus quarantine Irish singer and musician Rebecca Harkin is in quarantine in Australia after being evacuated from the coronavirus-stricken Diamond Princess cruise liner in Japan earlier this … World • 22 Feb 20
Two former passengers from Japan cruise ship die Scores of new coronavirus cases, two deaths among passengers on a cruise ship in Japan, and a first death in South Korea raised fears of … World • 20 Feb 20
Irish man sets record straight on Iwo Jima photo An Irish man has been reflecting on his place in the history books on the 75th anniversary of the battle of Iwo Jima, after his … Ireland • 19 Feb 20
Japan suffers worst economic slump in five years Japan has suffered its worst quarterly GDP contraction in more than five years, with a tax hike and a deadly typhoon taking a toll on … Business • 17 Feb 20
Japan and UK to seek 'ambitious' post-Brexit trade deal Britain's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and his Japanese counterpart have agreed to seek an "ambitious, high standard" trade accord matching Japan's agreement with the European … Brexit • 08 Feb 20
Virus situation in Wuhan remains severe - officials The coronavirus situation in Wuhan in China is still severe and the city faces many challenges, Wuhan's vice party chief Hu Lishan said. World • 05 Feb 20
