Smartphone app found effective in helping people quit smoking
TOKYO, May 30, 2019, Kyodo. A Japanese university and a medical venture said Thursday a…
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.
[Analytics] Trump and Abe upgrade US-Japan relationship into “global military alliance”
Standing side by side aboard the JS Kaga, which will serve as Japan’s first carrier…
Sri Lanka, India, and Japan signs memorandum for the development of the East Container Terminal
COLOMBO, May 30, 2019, Lankapuvath. A Memorandum of Corporation (MoC) was signed between Sri Lanka,…
‘Middle power’ Philippines ranks 17th in Asia power index
MANILA, May 29, 2019, PhilStar. The Philippines dropped one place lower from its overall ranking…
[Analytics] If China cuts rare earth supplies, what can the US do?
China has once again hinted strongly that it may retaliate against the United States in…
2 dead, including child, in Japan mass stabbing
TOKYO, May 28, 2019, DPA, NY Times, AFP. One girl and an adult were killed…
Trump expects Japan’s military to reinforce U.S. in Asia and beyond
YOKOSUKA, May 28, 2019, Reuters. U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects that Japan’s military…
Abe says Trump backs his pursuit of 1st summit with Kim Jong Un
TOKYO, May 27, 2019, Kyodo. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday he has won…
Trump is first head of state to meet Japan’s new emperor
TOKYO, May 27, 2019, AP. U.S. President Donald Trump made history Monday under a blazing,…
Trump hints won’t push Japan for trade deal before summer election
TOKYO, May 26, 2019, Kyodo. U.S. President Donald Trump indicated Sunday he will not push…
China beats Japan 3-0 to win record 11th Sudirman Cup
NANNING, May 26, 2019, Xinhua. China overwhelmed Japan 3-0 to win the record 11th title…
Trump urges greater Japanese investment in US, hopes to address trade imbalance
TOKYO, May 25, 2019, Reuters. US President Donald Trump urged Japanese business leaders on Saturday…