Thai’s PM mingles at Japan G20 meet
OSAKA, Jun 29, 2019, Bangkok Post. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday assured his Japanese counterpart…
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.
Juncker sees EU-Japan trade expanding by up to $40 bil. with FTA
BRUSSEL, Jun 29, 2019, Kyodo. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has said that trade between…
Lee Hsien Loong advocates strengthening of international trading system
OSAKA, Jun 28, 2019, CNA. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Friday (Jun 28) outlined…
14th G20 summit kicks off with focus on global economy, multilateral trade
OSAKA, Jun 28, 2019, Xinhua. The 14th Group of 20 (G20) summit kicked off here…
[Analytics] Trade tensions loom large over G-20 summit in Osaka
As leaders of the world’s 20 most eminent economies converge in Osaka for the two-day…
Vietnam’s PM leaves for Osaka to attend G20 summit, visit Japan
HANOI, Jun 27, 2019, VNA. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his entourage left Hanoi…
Trump heads to Asia amid focus on next steps on North Korea
SEOUL, Jun 27, 2019, Yonhap. U.S. President Donald Trump departed for Asia on Wednesday amid…
[Analytics] Teardown of Huawei latest model shows reliance on US sourcing
The bitter trade battle between Washington and Beijing is destabilizing a powerful and agile smartphone…
Japan, Russia likely to skip agreement on travel to northern territories at G20
TOKYO, Jun 26, 2019, The Yomiuri Shimbun. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President Vladimir…
Nissan shareholders OK governance steps, Saikawa remaining CEO
YOKOHAMA, Jun 25, 2019, Japan Today. Scandal-battered Nissan Motor Corp won its shareholders’ approval Tuesday…
China to uphold multilateralism, oppose protectionism at G20 Osaka summit
BEIJING, Jun 25, 2019, Xinhua. China is ready to work with relevant sides to firmly…
[Analytics] G20 Osaka Agenda, June 28-29
Cross-border data transactions have become a widespread international business and are expected to serve as…