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Japan eases strict border controls criticised by business, educators

13 Sept 12:16 Key points summarised by AI

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced an easing of the nation's stringent pandemic border controls, which had drawn significant criticism from business and education sectors for being among the strictest globally.
Effective March, daily entry limits will increase to 5,000, allowing entry for foreigners (excluding tourists), and mandatory quarantine periods will be reduced to three days or waived entirely under specific conditions.
The policy shift addresses concerns over severe labor shortages and the exclusion of approximately 150,000 foreign students, which had reportedly damaged Japan's international reputation and economic prospects.
Kishida cited declining coronavirus infections as the rationale for preparing for a new phase, although semi-emergency measures will remain in effect in some regions until March 6.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.