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HONG KONG, China — Asian investors started August in the same way they ended July, with gains across markets that followed Wall Street’s lead, fuelled by a general… Read more “Asian markets rise as positive mood flows across trading floors”

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — For some visitors, it’s the food that draws them to this city. For others, it’s the vibrant spirit that is being showcased in… Read more “Iloilo City seen as Philippines top tourist destination”

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These vaccines are from different Moderna lots already suspended by Japan due to reports of contamination Contaminants were found in Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccines at a large-scale… Read more “Okinawa finds contaminants in Moderna COVID-19 vaccines – NHK”

TOKYO, Japan — The cardboard beds at the Tokyo Olympic Village are “sturdy”, organizers reassured on Monday, after a report warned they weren’t strong enough for sex.… Read more “Tokyo Olympic beds are sturdy, IOC says after ‘anti-sex’ report”

RCBC says the investment of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation will be used to support asset growth and digital investments Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is set to… Read more “Japanese bank Sumitomo Mitsui to get 4.99% stake in RCBC”

Japan has approved a plan to release more than one million tonnes of contaminated water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. The water will… Read more “Fukushima: Japan approves releasing wastewater into ocean”

AdChoiceTV News ( TOKYO ) — Toshiko Ishii spent $180,000 renovating her traditional Japanese inn in expectation of a flood of tourists for the Tokyo Olympics, but… Read more “‘Everything evaporated’: Olympics’ overseas fan ban hits Japan tourism”

TOKYO — A Japanese court ruled on Wednesday that not allowing same-sex couples to get married is “unconstitutional,” setting a precedent in the only G7 nation not… Read more “In landmark ruling, Japan court says it is ‘unconstitutional’ to bar same-sex marriage”

“Excursionists” and “Shoppers” will not be allowed in the Tokyo Olympics set July 23 to August 8. Nonong Araneta, the Philippine chef de mission to the Summer… Read more “Strictly no excursions, shopping trips for Team Philippines in Tokyo Olympics”

TOKYO—The Japanese capital Tokyo, faced with acute strains on its medical system from the COVID-19 pandemic, raised its alert level to the highest of four stages on… Read more “Tokyo raises COVID-19 alert to highest as medical crunch looms”

TOKYO, Japan — Japan will give free coronavirus vaccines to all of its residents under a bill passed Wednesday, as the nation battles record numbers of daily cases.… Read more “Japan residents to get free COVID-19 vaccine”