Japanese giant Gundam robot shows off its moves
TOKYO, Sep 24, 2020, CNN. A giant robot based on a character from a classic…
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Japan is an economy of 127 million people and one of the 12 founding members of APEC. In 1989, Japan’s real GDP was USD 4.4 trillion, and its real per capita GDP was USD 36,000. By 2016, its real GDP grew to USD 6 trillion, while its per capita GDP to USD 48,000. It is the world’s third largest economy.
Japan urges S. Korea to resolve feud as leaders hold first talks
TOKYO, Sep 24, 2020, Kyodo. Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Thursday told South Korean…
Tokyo Olympics CEO suggests relaxed entry rules for athletes
TOKYO, Sep 23, 2020, AP. Tokyo Olympics officials are proposing that the government relax immigration…
Japan to loosen border enforcement measures to allow in new arrivals
TOKYO, Sep 23, 2020, The Japan Times. Speculation is rife that, in a long-awaited move,…
Australia’s PM planning November Japan visit to meet PM Suga
SYDNEY, Sep 22, 2020, Kyodo. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison plans on traveling to Japan…
[Analytics] Can Japan lead the post-Covid-19 world in global health?
After seven years and eight months, the Shinzo Abe administration — the longest serving government…
Japan’s PM Suga, Trump vow to boost Japan-US security alliance
TOKYO, Sep 21, 2020, Kyodo. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed…
Taiwan president says has no plans to talk to Japan’s new PM
TAIPEI, Sep 20, 2020, Reuters. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Sunday (Sep 20) that…
Japan’s former PM Abe visits war-linked Yasukuni Shrine for first time since 2013
TOKYO, Sep 19, 2020, Reuters. Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the controversial Yasukuni Shrine…
Japan to send investigation team to Mauritius over oil leak
TOKYO, Sep 18, 2020, Kyodo. Japan will send an accident investigation team to Mauritius to…
Yoshihide Suga starts work as Japan’s new PM
TOKYO, Sep 17, 2020, Kyodo. Yoshihide Suga began work as Japan’s new prime minister on…
Mend ties with Japan, Korea’s former parliament leaders urge
SEOUL, Sep 17, 2020, The Korea Herald. Former South Korean National Assembly speakers are urging…
Yoshihide Suga elected Japan PM as Abe era ends, forms continuity Cabinet
TOKYO, Sep 16, 2020, Kyodo. Yoshihide Suga was elected Japan’s prime minister by parliament on…
Toyota to pause India expansion, blames ‘we don’t want you’ tax: Report
NEW DELHI, Sep 15, 2020, India Today. At a time when the Indian government has…
As promised, Japan’s soon-to-be PM Suga keeps key ministers and LDP execs in posts
TOKYO, Sep 15, 2020, Reuters. Kyodo, Jiji. Yoshihide Suga, the new president of the ruling…