Avigan Shortens COVID-19 Recovery Time, Clinical Trial in Japan Shows
TOKYO – Fujifilm’s Avigan could be the first Japanese-developed COVID-19 treatment once it gets approval from the Ministry of Health.
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DTI Chief: 'Opening of Sumitomo Factory in Pangasinan to Push PH Innovation'
MANILA – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said the recent groundbreaking of Sumitomo Wiring System factory in Binalonan, Pangasinan last Sept. 16 will support the Philippines’ push for greater innovation in its industries.
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Yoshihide Suga Replaces Abe as Japanese Prime Minister
TOKYO – Japan’s parliament on Wednesday has elected Yoshihide Suga as the country’s new prime minister following the resignation of Shinzo Abe due to ill-health.
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Japan Loans Philippines Another ¥50-B for COVID-19 Response, Disaster Management
MANILA – The Japanese government approved another ¥50 billion loan (around P24 billion) loan for the Philippines’ response to the new coronavirus pandemic and disaster management.
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Japan Expects to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines in 2021
TOKYO – Japanese Health Minister Katsunobu Kato has announced that Japan expects to receive supplies of potential COVID-19 vaccines next year.
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