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Philippines bans travel from Japan, 19 locations amid virus variant
Kyodo News, Published on 29/12/2020
» The Philippines will bar the entry of travelers from Japan and 19 other countries and territories, the transport ministry said Tuesday, as the Southeast Asian nation tries to keep out a new, possibly more transmissible variant of the coronavirus.
Japan to support Asean in virus response, security
Kyodo News, Published on 12/11/2020
» Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Thursday pledged to support Asean in addressing the coronavirus pandemic and enhancing security amid China's growing influence in the region.
India urged to return to Asia-Pacific free trade talks
Kyodo News, Published on 14/10/2020
» Ministers from 15 Asia-Pacific countries negotiating a sprawling free trade agreement urged India on Wednesday to return to the talks as they are aiming to sign a deal by the end of the year, a Japanese official said.
Japan to ease ban in October
Kyodo News, Published on 23/09/2020
» The Japanese government is considering allowing more foreigners to enter for stays of three months or longer beginning in October, sources with knowledge of the plans said Wednesday, significantly easing travel restrictions meant to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Japan to grant re-entry to foreign residents
Kyodo News, Published on 22/07/2020
» Japan will begin granting re-entry to foreign residents as it eases a travel ban meant to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Wednesday.
US toughens stance against China's claims in S. China Sea
Kyodo News, Published on 14/07/2020
» The US government said Monday that it is taking a tougher stance against China's maritime assertiveness in the South China Sea, calling Beijing's claims to offshore resources across most of the disputed waters "completely unlawful".
Isuzu expects Thai sales of light trucks to fall 35% in 2020
Kyodo News, Published on 27/05/2020
» Japan's Isuzu Motors Ltd forecasts that demand for pickup trucks and other light commercial vehicles in Thailand is likely to fall 35% this year as the coronavirus outbreak dampens sentiment.
Philippines to ease economic restrictions on Manila
Kyodo News, Published on 12/05/2020
» The Philippines announced Tuesday an easing of restrictions on economic activities in the capital Manila from Saturday despite extending a lockdown on the main island of Luzon to stem the coronavirus outbreak.
Malaysia cuts key interest rate to 10-year low
Kyodo News, Published on 05/05/2020
» Malaysia's central bank on Tuesday cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.5 percentage point to 2% as the coronavirus pandemic threatens to plunge the country into a recession.
Asean leaders vow to maintain trade ties
Kyodo News, Published on 14/04/2020
» Asean leaders agreed Tuesday to make every effort to maintain their trade relations amid growing fears that the supply chain will be further disrupted in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.