Japan's Suga: Will ease virus restrictions with vaccine certificates

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga noted on Thursday that virus cases are declining in Japan but added that infections are not over yet, as reported by Reuters.

Additional takeaways

"As prime minister, would like to pave the way back to normal life."

"Will ease virus restrictions with vaccine certificates."

"Will do utmost to carry out duty as PM until the very last day."

Market reaction

The USD/JPY pair showed no immediate reaction to these comments and was last seen losing 0.3% on a daily basis at 109.90.