News and Information

Japan's vaccine minister says inoculation pace to accelerate in May

Reuters
29 Mar 2021
  Japan

BOJ debated bright signs in economy in March even as it reviewed policy tools

Reuters
29 Mar 2021
  Japan

Pfizer begins Covid-19 vaccine trial in children under 11

The Straits Times
26 Mar 2021
  United States

Denmark's government proposes $11.6 bln aid package to businesses

Reuters
24 Mar 2021
  Denmark

Denmark announces plans to reopen society once all over 50s vaccinated

The Journal
23 Mar 2021
  Denmark

Japan to lift Tokyo area emergency on Sunday but warns against complacency

Reuters
18 Mar 2021
  Japan

Japan to lift Covid-19 state of emergency in Tokyo area

The Straits Times
17 Mar 2021
  Japan

Moderna announces start of Covid-19 vaccine trials for children in the US and Canada

The Straits Times
16 Mar 2021
  United States;   Canada

Biden kicks off stimulus tour with promises of Covid-19 vaccine shots and cash payments

The Straits Times
16 Mar 2021
  United States

Japan PM says will decide soon whether to use 500 billion yen for targeted payments

Reuters
16 Mar 2021
  Japan

Denmark, Norway and Iceland suspend AstraZeneca COVID shots after blood clot reports

Reuters
11 Mar 2021
  Denmark

Japan to give $41 million aid to Asian nations over vaccine supply

The Jakarta Post
10 Mar 2021
  Japan

In Japan, vending machines help ease access to COVID-19 tests

Reuters
08 Mar 2021
  Japan

What's causing vaccine delays in some Asian countries?

BBC News
08 Mar 2021
  Japan;   Pakistan;   Philippines;   Republic of Korea

US can deliver COVID-19 aid checks quickly, but child tax credit is hurdle

Reuters
08 Mar 2021
  United States

US-donated ventilators to boost Kiribati’s fight against COVID-19

US Embassy in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu
30 Sep 2020
  Kiribati;   United States

US Treasury says it has closed loans to seven major airlines

Reuters
30 Sep 2020
  United States

Japan to gradually lift COVID travel alerts from October

Nikkei Asia
28 Sep 2020
  Japan

Japan, Maldives sign USD 47.5 million emergency support loan

The Edition
28 Sep 2020
  Japan;   Maldives

Japan to offer $9000 to remote workers in countryside

Asia Nikkei Review
25 Sep 2020
  Japan