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07.04.2020 / 10:31

Japan declares state of emergency, ramping up virus battle

TOKYO – Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a month-long state of emergency Tuesday for Tokyo and six other prefectures to ramp up defenses against the spread of the coronavirus.

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Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declares state of emergency over coronavirus

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday declared a month-long state of emergency in Tokyo and six other parts of the country over a spike in coronavirus cases.

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Asian shares rise, echoing Wall St optimism on virus battle

TOKYO – Asian shares rose Tuesday, echoing the rally on Wall Street, amid a few glimmers of hope that the coronavirus pandemic could be slowing.

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Footage shows how long respiratory droplets linger after someone coughs or sneezes

With coronavirus cases around the world now well into the millions, fears about the spread of the virus are now widespread.

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PNB Housing Finance signs pact with JICA to raise $75 million

PNB Housing Finance has signed an agreement with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to raise 75 million dollars (about ₹568 crore) with co-financing of 25 million dollars (about ₹190 crore) by Citibank to finance mortgage loans in the affordable housing segment.

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Japan to declare state of emergency over coronavirus

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will today declare a state of emergency in parts of the country, including Tokyo, over a spike in coronavirus infections.

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How the watch industry is surviving the coronavirus - and 18 new timepieces available now

During the Covid-19 crisis, the watch wheels have kept turning, with brands continuing to release models, and finding new ways to show them

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Mint Covid Tracker: India’s coronavirus curve steeper than Singapore, Japan, Pakistan but flatter than US

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Telangana have witnessed the biggest surge in coronavirus cases over the past two days

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Japan to declare state of emergency over coronavirus

TOKYO : Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will on Tuesday declare a state of emergency in parts of the country, including Tokyo, over a spike in coronavirus infections. Abe announced the plan on Monday, citing "rapid increases of new infections, particularly in urban areas like Tokyo and Osaka".

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Market LIVE: Sensex, Nifty seen marginally up; SGX Nifty climbs 4.7%

Welcome to Mint live blog. Track this space for the latest stock market updates.

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Markets seen marginally up; Asia rises on hopes of slowing coronavirus crisis

Indian equity markets are expected to gain slightly on Tuesday tracking Asian shares. SGX Nifty also indicates a positive opening. However, domestic macro economic data may worry investors.

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Japanese students virtually graduate thanks to iPads connected to robots

As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, Japanese graduates are making sure not to miss an important milestone.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Japan set to declare state of emergency

Japan is poised to declare a state of emergency as early as Tuesday as the country struggles to contain the coronavirus. It’s also preparing a $990 billion stimulus package in an effort to soften the economic blow.

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Japan PM Shinzo Abe finalizing $990bn stimulus, emergency

Japan is to impose a state of emergency in Tokyo and six other prefectures as early as Tuesday to contain the coronavirus, while the government prepares a $990 billion stimulus package to soften the economic blow.

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This “relaxing” musical representation of coronavirus sounds like Bjork and Four Tet

Ever wondered what COVID-19 sounds like? Wonder no more...

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Japan's Shinzo Abe unveils 'massive' coronavirus stimulus worth 20% of GDP

TOKYO : Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged on Monday to roll out an unprecedented economic stimulus package, equal to 20% of economic output, as his government vowed to take "all steps" to battle deepening fallout from the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Robots replace students at Zoom graduation ceremony due to outbreak

Students at a graduation ceremony in Japan were replaced with robots, as authorities looked to contain the spread of coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments around the world

More than 1.277 million confirmed cases of Covid-19, including 70,009 deaths, have now been recorded around the world.

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SPFL broadcaster issues Premier League deferral demand as TV knock on effect continues

A sports streaming company that broadcasts the Scottish Premiership has written to the English Premier League to request a deferral of payments.

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Airbus asked to cancel contract; Japan offers stimulus

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments on Monday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.

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Japan set to declare state of emergency to bolster coronavirus measures

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says that he will declare a state of emergency for Tokyo and six other prefectures as early as Tuesday to bolster measures to fight the coronavirus outbreak, but that there will be no hard lockdowns.

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Japan PM to declare state of emergency as early as Tuesday

TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that he will declare a state of emergency for Tokyo and six other prefectures as early as Tuesday to bolster measures to fight the coronavirus outbreak, but that there will be no hard lockdowns.

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Japan PM proposes state of emergency over virus

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he will propose to declare a state of emergency in seven prefectures including Tokyo and Osaka for about a month, after a renewed surge of coronavirus cases in some of the nation’s biggest metropolitan areas.

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UN chief warns of violence at home, Japan nears emergency

TOKYO – With more than 1.2 million people infected with the new coronavirus, the U.N. chief appealed for “peace at home” — all homes — out of concern that domestic violence was rising as the social and financial toll of the pandemic deepened.

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South Korea records under 50 new cases of Covid-19 for first time since February, Japan set to declare state of emergency

South Korea has reported fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases for the first time since its peak at the end of February as daily infections in Asia's largest outbreak outside China continued to trend downward.

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Mint Covid Tracker: India’s coronavirus curve remains steep, cases could rise to 10,000 in six days

Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra have witnessed the biggest surge in coronavirus cases over the past two days

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Asian stocks climb as coronavirus deaths slow; Yen, Treasuries fall

Asian stocks and US futures advanced after the daily reported death tolls in some of the world’s coronavirus epicenters dropped on Sunday

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These are Asia’s 50 best restaurants. They all are closed due to coronavirus

Top chefs are grappling with city lockdowns, temporary closures and food-supply interruptions.

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Tokyo reports highest one-day jump in new coronavirus cases

Tokyo's metropolitan government has strongly urged people to stay at home as the city of nearly 14 million has seen an uptick in the number of cases in recent days

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My Chemical Romance’s Gerard Way Shares Four New Solo Songs: Listen

My Chemical Romance singer Gerard Way has shared rough versions of four new solo songs: “Phoning It In,” “Crate Amp,” and “Welcome to the Hotel.” Listen to them all below.

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Shaggy and Finneas lead MTV Unplugged at Home lineup

Shaggy, Finneas, and Alessia Cara lead Friday’s (April 3, 2020) lineup of MTV Unplugged At Home, a socially distanced version of the hit acoustic MTV concert series.

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Supernova’s Yoon Hak in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus

K-pop singer and actor Yoon Hak has tested positive for coronavirus, with the Supernova star’s representatives confirming the news today.

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Haugh of Urr pentathlete Jo Muir backs decision to postpone 2020 Olympic Games

Jo Muir has backed the decision to postpone this year’s Olympic Games.

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K-pop star and Supernova singer Yoon Hak tests positive for coronavirus

K-pop star Yoon Hak has tested positive for coronavirus.

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Why ‘wabi-sabi’ can give you strength

The Japanese way of accepting transience and imperfection

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Dina Asher-Smith can still strike gold at Tokyo 2021

Seb Coe has backed Britain’s golden girls to overcome the frustration of a postponed Olympics and dazzle at Tokyo 2021.

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J-Pop Band back number Shares 'No Magic Tour' Live Videos: Watch

Japan's back number shared more live footage from last year's No Magic Tour, dropping a video of their performance of "Ameto Bokuno Hanashi" following the videos for "Dai Fuseikai" and "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" released last week.

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Louis Tomlinson delays world tour due to coronavirus crisis

Louis Tomlinson has postponed two legs of his ongoing world tour due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Sony Launches $100M Virus Relief Fund

Sony Corp. said Thursday that it will launch a $100 million fund to support those around the world affected by the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

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Sony Corp. Launches $100 Million Virus Relief Fund

Sony Corp. said Thursday that it will launch a $100 million fund to support those around the world affected by the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

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Japan's SoftBank ends WeWork tender, remains behind bailout

TOKYO – Japanese technology company SoftBank Group Corp. called off its offering of up to $3 billion worth of shares in office-space rental venture WeWork, though it remains committed to its $5 billion bailout of the financially troubled company.

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Asian stocks decline; US Equity futures rise

Japanese shares opened lower with more modest declines in South Korea, while the Sydney marke

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Markets kick off FY21 on a weak note, down 4% as virus cases rise

MUMBAI : Indian stock markets started financial year 2021 on a weak note, with benchmark indices falling around 4% on Wednesday.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Japan implements travel restrictions on 73 countries

Japan has put in place more measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, barring entry from 73 countries and also requiring anyone arriving from abroad to quarantine themselves for two weeks.

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Harry Pottering around at home? Rowling to rescue bored kids in lockdown

LONDON — British author J. K. Rowling is hoping her much-loved Harry Potter series will work its magic on bored children stuck at home during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Global shares skid as COVID-19 cases rise

Global shares skidded Wednesday as reports of rising numbers of coronavirus cases deepened the gloom over the likely impact on the world economy.

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The 15 best series to watch on Amazon Prime

YOU may be stuck at home because of the coronavirus outbreak, but Amazon Prime has come to the rescue with scintillating series that are sure to fill the boredom that comes with self-isolation. Here's our round up of the most binge-worthy shows on the streaming service to get you through quarantine.

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Japan passes new law limiting gamers to one hour of play time per day

A new law has come into action today in the Japan, limiting young gamers to just one hour of play time per day.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0