Philippines’ Duterte dares US to bring its fleet & declare war on China
MANILA, Jul 9, 2019, RT. If Washington wants the Philippines to fight China, the US…
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.
Japanese journalist Ito says she was ‘desperate to protect’ herself from rape
TOKYO, Jul 8, 2019, Kyodo. Japanese journalist Shiori Ito, who has accused a prominent former…
S. Korea ranks 12th in GDP rankings for last year
SEOUL, Jul 7, 2019, Yonhap. South Korea maintained its position at 12th in the global…
Calls for boycott of Japan grow in S. Korea as labor row simmers
SEOUL, Jul 5, 2019, Japan Today. Calls in South Korea for a boycott of Japanese…
Australian held in North Korea arrives in Japan
TOKYO, Jul 5, 2019, AFP. A 29-year-old Australian student held in North Korea said Friday,…
Abe says no need to raise sales tax beyond 10% for decade
TOKYO, Jul 4, 2019, Japan Today. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday that…
Heavy rain forces evacuation order for 800,000 in southwestern Japan
KAGOSHIMA, Jul 3, 2019, Kyodo. Some 800,000 residents of three cities in Kagoshima Prefecture in…
After backlash, Kim Kardashian West to drop Kimono name from underwear line
LOS ANGELES, Jul 3, 2019, The Japan Times. Less than a week after announcing an…
Japan to resume commercial whale hunting amid criticism
TOKYO, Jul 1, 2019, China Daily. Japan will resume commercial whaling Monday amid criticism from…
Abe, Putin make little progress on territorial dispute
OSAKA, Jun 30, 2019, Kyodo. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made little headway in resolving…
Ivanka Trump calls on G-20 leaders to prioritize women empowerment
OSAKA, Jun 29, 2019, Kyodo. U.S. President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka on Saturday called on…
Abe and Trump reaffirm military alliance despite dangerous dual nature of U.S. leader
OSAKA, Jun 29, 2019, The Japan Times. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald…