MANILA/TOKYO – Auro Chocolate, an artisanal bean-to-bar brand from the Philippines took home five golds in the International Chocolate Awards – Asia Pacific Division held in Pingtung, Taiwan on Oct. 12.

TOKYO – Fujifilm Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Fujifilm Holdings Corp., announced today that it has filed an application with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare seeking approval to market and manufacture Avigan as a new coronavirus treatment in Japan.

TOKYO – “Fan Girl,” a suspense youth drama written and directed by Antoinette Jadaone will have its world premiere at the 33rd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), taking place physically from Oct. 31 to Nov. 9 at Roppongi Hills, EX Theater Roppongi and other theaters in the Japanese capital.

TOKYO – The Japanese government announced on Thursday its commitment to donate US$130 million to the GAVI COVAX Advance Market Commitment (COVAX AMC) to ensure that developing countries have equitable access to novel coronavirus vaccines.