Bread & Roses: Worker Rights in the Age of Coronavirus
Around Japan, workers still commute each day on packed trains and file into crowded meeting rooms. Some are told to stay home, with or without pay.
Speakeasy: Countermeasures against Covid-19 in Singapore
This SNA Speakeasy features Tom Benner on the theme of “Countermeasures against Covid-19 in Singapore.”
Real Life Stories from Japan’s Coronavirus Economy
The arrival of the Covid-19 coronavirus on Japanese shores is having dramatic effect on people’s lives, as it is in most of the world. Here they tell their stories in their own words.
Speakeasy: Lessons from the European Coal Phaseout
This SNA Speakeasy features Greg McNevin on the theme of “Lessons from the European Coal Phaseout.”
Speakeasy: Japan’s Reluctance to Embrace Teleworking
This SNA Speakeasy features Rochelle Kopp on the theme of “Japan’s Reluctance to Embrace Teleworking.”
Tokyo Sinks into Covid-19 Crisis
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the last half of March 2020.
Boba Boom! The Taiwanese Origins of Japan’s Latest Craze
Japan gave Taiwan manga, anime, and KTV. Taiwan is now returning the favor with bubble milk tea.
Taiwan Covid-19 Cases Climb to Over 200
Taiwan’s total number of Covid-19 cases has climbed to at least 235, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC). 29 individuals have been released from treatment, while two deaths have taken place.
Speakeasy: Coping with the Coronavirus in Japanese Rural Areas
This SNA Speakeasy features Harunobu Yonenaga on the theme of “Coping with the Coronavirus in Japanese Rural Areas.”
Speakeasy: Flying Air Taxis are No Longer a Dream
This SNA Speakeasy features Tim Hornyak on the theme of “Flying Air Taxis are No Longer a Dream.”