Korea’s beer imports drop to all-time low
SEOUL, Jan 24, 2022, The Korea Herald. South Korea’s imports of beer recorded an all-time…
Japan
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.
N. Korea fires missile, warns of strong action over US sanctions push
SEOUL, Jan 14, 2022, Reuters. North Korea fired an apparent missile on Friday, just hours…
Japan PM sees no need to change FY2025 budget balancing target, for now
TOKYO, Jan 14, 2022, Reuters. Japan has no immediate need to change its key budget-balancing…
China fines Japanese-owned 7-Eleven for calling Taiwan a country
BEIJING, Jan 10, 2022, Fox News. The Chinese government has fined the Japanese-owned 7-Eleven convenience…
70 per cent of Japan firms keep, expand business in Myanmar even after coup
TOKYO, Jan 10, 2022, Kyodo. About 70 percent of Japanese companies investing in Myanmar will…
North Korea fires unidentified projectile into waters off Korean Peninsula
SEOUL, Jan 5, 2021, CNN. North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile into waters off…
84 per cent of firms in Japan see economic growth in 2022
TOKYO, Jan 3, 2022, Kyodo. About 84 percent of major companies in Japan expect the…
More than 100 Japan flights cancelled due to heavy snow
TOKYO, Dec 26, 2021, Reuters. More than 100 domestic flights in Japan were grounded on…
Japan will not send govt delegation to Beijing Olympics
TOKYO, Dec 24, 2021, Reuters. Japan will not send a government delegation to next year’s…
Kirin may seek Japan aid in dispute with Myanmar military entity
TOKYO, Dec 22, 2021, Kyodo. The top executive of Kirin Holdings Co. said Tuesday the…
McDonald’s faces a French fries shortage in Japan
TOKYO, Dec 22, 2021, BBC. The world’s biggest fast food company McDonald’s is suffering a…
Japan to pay 75B yen more under new 5-yr deal to host U.S. troops
TOKYO, Dec 21, 2021, Kyodo. Japan’s government said Tuesday it will increase its financial support…