Japan opposes Russia’s plan for tariff-free zone on disputed isles
NEW YORK, Sep 24, 2021, Kyodo. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Thursday he told…
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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.
[Analytics] LDP dominance still cripples Japanese democracy
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has long dominated Japanese politics, losing power on only two…
Japan, US, S. Korea discuss N. Korea day after missile launch
TOKYO, Sep 14, 2021, AP. Senior diplomats from Japan, the United States and South Korea…
Japan warns citizens of possible attack in Southeast Asia
TOKYO, Sep 13, 2021, AP. Japan’s Foreign Ministry urged its citizens on Monday to stay…
Japan, Vietnam sign defense transfer deal amid China worries
TOKYO, Sep 12, 2021, AP. Japan can now give defense equipment and technology to Vietnam…
[Analytics] Suga’s resignation opens up Japan’s leadership race
On 3 September 2021, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga unexpectedly announced he would not run…
Japan to extend virus emergency until end of month
TOKYO, Sep 9, 2021, AP. Japan is to further extend a state of emergency in…
Taro Kono tops opinion poll as most fit to become Japan’s next PM
TOKYO, Sep 6, 2021, Kyodo. Japan’s administrative reform minister Taro Kono who is also in…
[Analytics] Realising an ‘early harvest’ for Australia–India trade
Former Australian prime minister and Special Trade Envoy Tony Abbott’s recent visit to India has…
China, Russia vow to uphold correct view on WWII
BEIJING, Sep 4, 2021, Xinhua. Chinese and Russian foreign ministers sent messages respectively to an…
Japan PM Suga says won’t run in ruling party leadership race: NHK
TOKYO, 3 Sep, 2021, Reuters. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga will not run in a…
Nissan Motor records nearly four-fold jump in wholesale of Nissan, Datsun in Aug
TOKYO, Sep 1, 2021, PTI. Nissan Motor India on Wednesday reported a nearly four-fold jump…