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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 8, 2020
Trains full on first day of Japan’s COVID-19 emergency, but some shops shut
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TOKYO: Commuters heading to work packed into trains in the Japanese capital on Wednesday (Apr 8), the first day of a state of emergency aimed at containing the COVID-19 outbreak, with some expressing confusion over how best to restrict their movements. The scenes across central Tokyo contrasted with deserted streets and tough lockdowns elsewhere in the world
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 7, 2020
Japan declares COVID-19 emergency, prepares nearly US$1 trillion stimulus
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TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday (Apr 7) declared a state of emergency to fight new COVID-19 infections in major population centres and unveiled a stimulus package he described as among the world’s biggest to soften the economic blow. Abe announced the state of emergency targeting the capital Tokyo and six other prefectures – accounting
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 7, 2020
‘Escape from Tokyo’ hot topic in Japan as state of emergency looms
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TOKYO: With just hours left on Tuesday (Apr 7) before Japan imposes a state of emergency on Tokyo and six other prefectures to contain the coronavirus, the idea of leaving the capital, or “Escape from Tokyo,” swirled on social media. Though Japan’s outbreak remains small compared with some overseas, alarm over the steady rise of
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
Japan to declare state of emergency for about a month: PM Abe
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TOKYO: Japan is to declare a state of emergency in Tokyo and six other prefectures as early as Tuesday (Apr 7) in a bid to stop the coronavirus, the prime minister said, with the government preparing a stimulus package to soften the economic blow. More than 3,500 people have tested positive for the coronavirus in
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
Japan prepares for state of emergency over virus
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TOKYO: Japan’s government began preparing on Monday (Apr 6) for the declaration of a state of emergency over the outbreak of the new coronavirus, as infections spike in the capital Tokyo and elsewhere. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was expected to meet late Monday with a panel of experts advising the government on the global pandemic, with
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
Japan PM Shinzo Abe could declare state of emergency as early as Tuesday amid COVID-19 outbreak: Report
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TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will declare a state of emergency over COVID-19 as early as Tuesday (Apr 7) and will likely announce his plans to do so on Monday, the Yomiuri newspaper reported. Under a law revised in March to cover the coronavirus outbreak, the prime minister can declare a state of emergency
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
As Japan’s COVID-19 cases rise, Tokyo nudges PM Abe to declare state of emergency
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TOKYO: Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said on Friday (Apr 3) that Japan declaring a national state of coronavirus emergency would send a “strong message” that could help dodge an explosive outbreak, her most explicit nudge so far for the government to make the call. Amid growing clamour for tighter curbs on people’s movements to stem a
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
World Bank approves initial US$1.9b in emergency coronavirus funds
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WASHINGTON: The World Bank on Thursday (Apr 2) said it had approved an initial US$1.9 billion in emergency funds for coronavirus response operations in 25 developing countries, with more than half the aid earmarked to help fight the fast-spreading disease in India. Action on projects in scores of emerging market countries is expected in the coming
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
Commentary: Japan hasn’t declared a state of emergency over COVID-19. That’s bad news
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OSAKA: A piece of shocking news came a day after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made the reluctant announcement to delay the Tokyo Olympics. Last Wednesday (Mar 25), the city of Tokyo reported 41 new infections, more than double the 17 the day before. Among them, more than 10 were unlinked cases. Advertisement Advertisement In response
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 1, 2020
With Japan on brink of COVID-19 emergency, Tokyo might keep schools closed till May
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TOKYO: Japan remains on the brink of a state of emergency as the rate of new COVID-19 cases accelerates across the country, its top government spokesman said on Wednesday (Apr 1), amid reports the capital may order public schools to stay closed for a second month. Chief cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters that controlling
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 31, 2020
Indonesian President Jokowi announces large-scale social restriction and emergency status to curb COVID-19
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JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Tuesday (Mar 31) that he has signed the regulations needed for cities and provinces to enforce what the government described as “large-scale social restrictions” amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The president said he signed a government regulation on “Large-Scale Social Restrictions” and a presidential decree on “Public Health Emergency
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 30, 2020
Japan ‘not planning’ a coronavirus emergency but entry bans loom
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TOKYO: Japan has no plan to declare a state of emergency from April, its top government spokesman said on Monday (Mar 30), seeking to dispel mounting fears a recent spike in coronavirus cases could lead to a first-ever lockdown of the capital, Tokyo. As the number of infections grows globally, however, Japan will raise its
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 28, 2020
Jakarta extends state of emergency after surge in coronavirus cases
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JAKARTA: Indonesia’s capital Jakarta announced a two-week extension of its state of emergency following the nationwide surge in coronavirus cases, its governor said on Saturday. Anies Baswedan told reporters on a video conference call that the state of emergency, imposed on Mar 20 to try to slow the spread of the virus in Southeast Asia’s biggest city,
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Commentary: Pakistan has a bold, work-in-progress emergency cash transfer plan for the unbanked
LONDON: Cases of COVID-19, the disease associated with the new coronavirus are spreading quickly in Pakistan. But considering that the nation shares borders with two global epicentres of the pandemic – Iran and China – the situation could have been worse. There have been more than 2,000 infections from the virus in Pakistan and 26