japanese prime minister suga yoshihide said last week that he's determined to hold the games. he insisted that it'll be an opportunity to show that humans can overcome the virus. suga agreed in november that the tokyo games would be held as planned in the summerf 2021. >>> the asian development bank will offer financial help to developing nations as they look to vaccinate their people against covid. b presint asakawa masatsugu said systems need huge investment. he says support will come through a $9 billion vaccine initiative the bank launched late last year. meanwhile, the adb said it had offered nearly $10 billion in emergency financial aid by december to countries such as indonesia and the philippines, where the virus continues to spread. recipients also include thailand and the maldives, where the pandemic has hit tourism hard. asakawa says the adb will come up with new measures as necessary to encourage stable economic growth in the region. >>> moving to the united states where president donald trump is denying responsibility for his supporters while an invasion of the ca

that was after prime minister suga yoshihide said the government the considering declaring a state ofrgency for tokyo and three surrounding prefectures. a new year market opening ceremony was scaled down as a precaution amid the coronavirus pandemic with only about 40 people taking part. financial services member a taro spoke at the event. he said he hopes to level the national appeal of assets totaling more than $18 trillion. >> we hope to strategically promote reforms to create an environment to draw overseas businesses and highly skilled foreign workers. >> the nikkei 225 started the day higher, but it shed more than 400 points at one stage after reports the government was eyeing an emergency declaration due to spread of the coronavirus. the nikkei average ended monday's session at 27,258. that's down almost 0.7% from the last trading day of 2020 when it marked the highest year end close in 31 years. the index took a nose dive last march due to the pandemic, but it has been recovering, supported by stimulus and monetary easing measures as well as vaccine expectations. the japanese

. >>> japanese prime minister suga yoshihide has outlined his policy priorities in a new year messageocusing greatly on the coronavirus and the economy. suga says he will do all he can to prevent the further spread of infections and protect people in japan. he says his government will support investments that spur innovation and promote agricultural reforms and tourism to bring vitality to local ecomies. on foreign policy, suga says he'll pursue a free and open indo-pacific with a japan/u.s. alliance as the cornerstone. then the prime minister vowed that tokyo would hold olympic and paralympic games this summer, saying it would symbolize the unity of the world. the 2020 tokyo games were postponed for one year due to the pandemic. >>> organizers of the postponed tokyo olympics and paralympics are facing challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. the games are scheduled to start in seven months. the olympics will open on july 23rd, and the paralympics on august 24th. organizers plan to decide in the spring how many spectators should be allowed at the venues. test events with measures

prime minister suga yoshihide discussed the matter with chief secretary katanobu and the minister in charge of coronavirus response yashatoshi on monday. they agreed to move ahead with arrangements for issuing another declaration while hearing from experts. suga said on an nhk program on sunday that he's aware of the current critical situation, and that the government is ready to respond whenever needed. the government is also expected to consider including two central prefectures, aichi and gifu, under the measure. the two governors are planning to make a request as early as tuesday. >>> china's leading internet search company buy due says it's teaming up with a major domestic auto maker to make anlectric vehicle. buy due said on monday it is setting up a subsidiary with g.i.l.i. holding group. the company will make and sell electric cars. baidu will provide the self-driving while geely will handle the other part china is the world's biggest auto market with more than 25 million units sold each year. demand for electric cars is rising fast with annual sales of about a million units.

prime minister suga yoshihide this year aims to take the first steps for making japan carbon neutraln 2050, but with the coronavirus pandemic still upon us and the economy fragile, there are many challenges to carry out green reforms. nhk world spoke to an economist and a consultant on what lies ahead. >> reporter: prime minister suga surprised many by accelerating plans to cut japan's carbon footprint. before he took office, the government said the country would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. but an expert said suga's goal won't be easy to achieve. >> translator: it will require sweeping changes to the way japan generates power, including nuclear energy, as well as efforts to tackle the problem of carbon dioxide emitted by automobiles and households. very drastic structural reforms will be needed to meet the target. >> reporter: he points out that severe structural reforms needed will take a toll on some industries. case in point, the auto sector. getting carmakers to switch to electric vehicles is a key factor behind achieving a net zero goal. kumano says this will

prime minister suga yoshihide says the government will make a final decision about the state of emergencyn thursday. the measure is likely to remain in place for around a month. the declaration will give prefectural governors the legal authority to urge residents to cooperate with prevention efforts. >> translator: a state of emergency declaration will lead to stepped up measures. i hope they will be more effective. >> the four governors will ask people to refrain from non-essential outings after 8:00 p.m. they'll also request that bars and restaurants close by that time. but a state of emergency is less rigid in japan than in many western countries. it's so far relied on voluntary closures rather than strict lockdowns. suga says he'll submit a legal revision to the diet that would allow penalties for those who do not comply. with the number of serious ill patients surging, governors around the capital are warning the health care system could collapse. front line medical workers say they hope the state of emergency will encourage people to be more alert. the state of emergency will look a

that is japanese prime minister yoshihide suga a speaking in tokyo. haslinda: still ahead, opec warns of risks to the oil market from the resurgent virus, as though group prepares to discuss raising output. john driscoll joins us with his outlook for the energy markets. up next, after telecom, china's oil majors to be the next target for delisting in the u.s.. ahead. details, just this is bloomberg. ♪ save hundreds on your wireless bill without even leaving your house. just keep your phone and switch to xfinity mobile. you can get it by ordering a free sim card online. once you activate, you'll only have to pay for the data you need starting at just $15 a month. there are no term contracts, no activation fees, and no credit check on the first two lines. get a $50 prepaid card when you switch. nationwide 5g is now included. switch and save hundreds. xfinity mobile. rishaad: you are back with "bloomberg markets: asia." china's automakers may be next in line to delisting the u.s. after the country's exchange announced they would remove the country's bigg

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haidi: karina, paul numbers for yoshihide suga are falling at -- poll numbers for yoshihide suga are. he may be a short-term leader. he is said to give a policy speech later on monday. for what to expect, we have our managing editor in tokyo. it is difficult being a leader in the age of coronavirus, but why are we seeing his support rating following early on in his leadership? >> the handling of the virus situation in japan has come under a lot of fruit me. cases in japan has started to tick up in december and are now hitting daily records. the government in response has declared a state of emergency earlier this month but many felt that was coming too late. after a little over a week or so since the declaration of emergency was declared, the impact at least when you look at the numbers of the daily virus numbers, it really has not come down so there's a lot of doubt that it was not just too late that also too little. the tricky thing in japan is unlike some of the countries that actually can legally enforce a lockdown, japan does not have that legislation in place. they are looking

yoshihide suga believes a global vaccination programme could make all the difference. and a state of emergency has been declared. the bbc‘s tim allman reports. ever since the london games of 1948, every four years without fail the summer olympics have taken place. but then came coronavirus, and the postponement of last yea r‘s event. now, tokyo 2020 is all set to become tokyo 2021, at least according to japan's prime minister. translation: i think it is possible because the administering of vaccines has begun around the world. i want to start vaccinations in japan by the end of february. if we take appropriate measures, i think public feeling towards the olympics will change. his confidence may be welcome, but his timing might have been a little better — a state of emergency declared in the tokyo region as cases surge once more. translation: coronavirus is spreading rapidly. i don't think we can contain it if we continue to live normally, so i think it's right to do it. translation: there is no need to declare a state of emergency. i think this would scare everyone and

prime minister yoshihide suga is putting on a brave face.hoping the public mood will change when the country begins vaccinations, scheduled to start in late february. aruna iyengar, bbc news. a huge fire has destroyed a multi—million dollar house in beverly hills. flames and smoke could be seen for miles in the night sky. firefighters say the house was fully engulfed by the blaze when they arrived. no—one is thought to have been injured in the fire. it's known as one of most influential tech events in the world, attracting thousands of attendees each year. but as you'd expect the consumer electronics show or ces will be entirely virtual this year. so how will the all—digital ces cope now the new products will be appearing online? i've been speaking to carolina milanesi, a technology analyst and founder of the the heart of tech, a technology consultancy firm. she told me the show will easily translate online. absolutely. you would think that they have all the technology they need to make it work online, but the interesting part about ces is n

speaking in parliament, prime minister yoshihide suga said:.t on the 23rd of july 2021. sadly, ceremonies and cultural aspects of the games will be reduced. decisions on spectators, local and international, are still to be made. planning will go to all the necessary measures to ensure the australian athletes are covid free and arrive safely into tokyo, into the village in tokyo. she was once british number one, but now laura robson says she's "not sure" where a third hip operation leaves her tennis career. robson, who turned 27 yesterday, posted this picture on social media saying, "for my birthday this year, i got crutches". and that: "following the advice of the surgeon and other doctors, a decision has been made to prioritise the long—term health of my hip." in december, robson practised for the first time in a year, but said another operation was unavoidable because of so much pain. and before i go, just a reminder that you can follow all the latest from golf�*s abu dhabi hsbc championship on the bbc sport website. rory mcilroy has the club

the japanese prime minister yoshihide suga, had this to say to parliament.ternational olympic committee to achieve a safe and secure 0lympics. i spoke to chris grant, an independent board member appointed to sport england, who's worked for ten years preparing athletes for the olympic and paralympic games. well, i'm inclined to believe that all of the statements that have come out today that say they are going ahead are true. certainly, that represents the intention of the organizers, of course, as with so many things with this pandemic, you have to see what emerges. i'm sure they are determined to put the games on. ~ ., they are determined to put the games on. ~ . ., ., on. with that in mind, though, how difficult is it — on. with that in mind, though, how difficult is it for— on. with that in mind, though, how difficult is it for the _ on. with that in mind, though, how difficult is it for the organizers i difficult is it for the organizers to plan anything at this stage in the middle of what we are seeing, this surreal world, this pandemic? it's hugely dif

local media says prime minister yoshihide suga will impose new measures will last -- that will last alocal authorities will keep people at home in order businesses to close or limit their operations. bloomberg economics sees the emergency cutting 7/10 of 1% off national gdp. global news, 24 hours a day, on air and on quicktake by bloomberg, powered by more than 2700 journalists and analysts in over 120 countries. i'm karina mitchell. this is bloomberg. haidi: coming up, we get more reaction to the event in washington. we will get the views from lester munson, the former staff director of the senate's foreign relations committee. we will speak to eurasia group's kevin allison about the trump administration's confrontation with china's tech sector. what could happen under a biden administration. this is bloomberg. ♪ are you frustrated with your weight and health? it's time for aerotrainer, a more effective total body fitness solution. (announcer) aerotrainer's ergodynamic design and four patented air chambers create maximum muscle activation for better results in less time, all while ma

there have been over 1,000 daily infections in the city for the first time, but yoshihide suga said thesnall has reached the semi—finals of the world darts championship for the first time, and he got there with a stunning victory over the world number one michael van gerwen. chisnall had never managed to beat him in 27 attempts before this, but he thrashed him 5—0 at alexandra palace, to earn a meeting with another former champion gary anderson. a single—handed round the world yacht race, can be a lonely business — but maxime sorel had a pleasant surprise on new year's day. after 53 days at sea in the vendee globe race, the skipper of "v and b mayenne" had company: a pod of curious dolphins. not an unusual sight, but when you've been alone for a couple of months, a very welcome distraction, i would imagine. beautiful. they love racing, dolphins. they see a boat and they love competing. they probably get bored and go do something else. i can update you on the yacht, the leading ritz is pip hare, whom we feature before it started in november. she is now 1500 approaching capon before they

prime minister yoshihide suga said he was "determined" to hold the games.ed to work closely together with the tokyo metropolitan government, the 2020 organising committee and the international olympic committee to achieve a safe and secure 0lympics. in brazil, scientists are working hard to understand the new coronavirus variant that was found in the amazon. at the same time, doctors in the rainforest�*s biggest city, manaus, are struggling to control rising deaths and soaring cases. brazil has started vaccinating people this week, but it's been a patchy roll—out. from manaus, katy watson reports. this is no way to know funeral, no remembrance, just a deluge and a dikken. —— no way to say goodbye. a of hasty burialfor dikken. —— no way to say goodbye. a of hasty burial for 34—year—old sergio, another victim in the depressingly long line forming at the cemetery. translation: what the cemetery. translation: what kills eo - le the cemetery. translation: what kills people is _ the cemetery. translation: what kills people is not _ the cemetery. translation: what