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Date : May 15, 2020

The Coronavirus Pandemic and the Japanese Economy (Mr. Yasuhide Yajima, NLI Research Institute Chief Economist)

post date : 2020.05.08

The spread of COVID-19 has been a significant blow to the global economy. To what degree has the Japanese economy been affected, and what measures will be necessary to deal with this impact going forward? 

The FPCJ has invited noted economist Mr. Yasuhide Yajima, NLI Research Institute Chief Economist, to discuss this topic in an online press briefing, which will be held as a Zoom webinar.     

※Please note that you cannot physically attend this briefing.



■Date and time: 14:00–15:30, Friday, May 15
■Briefer: Mr. Yasuhide Yajima, NLI Research Institute Chief Economist
■Language: Japanese (with consecutive English interpretation)

Deadline for application: Noon, Tuesday, May 14

※No reply will be sent confirming your application, but after applying an email will be sent before the day of the briefing with details on how to join the briefing.

As in our standard press briefings, there will be a Q&A session at the end.

 *In principle, questions will only be accepted from members of the foreign press.

Embassy representatives and FPCJ supporting members may also watch the briefing as observers (admission free).

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