[Analytics] Japan bank boss takes aim at drinks culture
It’s time to stop drinking with the boss after work. That’s the message of Mitsubishi…
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] United States under Donald Trump is veering away from China’s Belt and Road
Beijing’s global infrastructure drive will be in the spotlight this week when dozens of heads…
Japan succeeds in creating world’s 1st man-made crater on asteroid
TOKYO, Apr 26, 2019, Kyodo. Japan’s Hayabusa2 space probe has successfully created a man-made crater…
Ghosn’s release on bail approved by court
TOKYO, Apr 25, 2019, AP. A Japanese court has approved the release for detained former…
Abe, Macron discuss Nissan-Renault alliance during talks
PARIS, Apr 24, 2019, Kyodo. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and French President Emmanuel Macron…
Japan’s 10-day break to fete new emperor may breathe life into economy
TOKYO, Apr 24, 2019, Reuters. Japan’s unprecedented 10-day holiday to celebrate Crown Prince Naruhito’s enthronement…
Japan to secure energy supply as U.S. ends Iran oil import waivers
TOKYO, Apr 23, 2019, Kyodo. The Japanese government on Tuesday vowed to prevent possible disruptions…
[Analytics] Dominance or development? What’s at the end of China’s New Silk Road?
Beijing’s global infrastructure drive will be in the spotlight this week when dozens of heads…
Japan’s ruling LDP loses 2 out of 2 lower house by-elections
TOKYO, Apr 22, 2019, Kyodo. Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party suffered a crushing defeat in…
Japan PM Abe leaves for Europe, North America with G-20, China in mind
TOKYO, Apr 22, 2019, Kyodo. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe embarked Monday on an eight-day…
Trump first leader to make state visit to Japan after new emperor’s enthronement
TOKYO, Apr 19, 2019, The Japan News. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga announced that US…
Woman, 3-year-old daughter killed, 8 others injured after car, garbage truck collide in Tokyo
TOKYO, Apr 19, 2019, Japan Today. A car collided with a garbage truck in Tokyo…