Memorandum of understanding paves way for work in Japan for Cambodians
TOKYO, Mar 27, 2019, The Phnom Penh Post. A memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which would…
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.
Japan to accept online applications for some visas from July
TOKYO, Mar 26, 2019, Kyodo. Japan will move some visa application procedures online in July…
Japan to lift evacuation order in town hosting Fukushima plant
TOKYO, Mar 26, 2019, AFP. Japan will for the first time next month lift an…
Major Mount Fuji eruption would shower about 1.5 cm of ash on central Tokyo: disaster management team
TOKYO, Mar 24, 2019, Jiji Press. A major volcanic eruption of Mount Fuji similar to…
Russia’s Zagitova wins World Figure Skating Championship in Japan
SAITAMA, Mar 22, 2019, TASS. Russia’s Alina Zagitova won gold on Friday in ladies singles…
Trial of ex-Nissan boss Ghosn to start possibly in Sept
TOKYO, Mar 21, 2019, Kyodo. The trial of former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn…
Seven-Eleven tests shorter opening hours amid labor shortage
TOKYO, Mar 21, 2019, Kyodo. Japan’s top convenience store chain operator Seven-Eleven Japan Co. on…
[Analytics] Vietnamese workers, streaming to Japan, face risks as labor system opens up
When a young Vietnamese woman found out late last year that she was pregnant after…
[Analytics] Asia stocks slip amid US-China trade uncertainty
Mainland Chinese markets were largely flat, while Japan and South Korean shares slipped. Overnight in…
Japan to make 1st SDF dispatch to non-U.N. peacekeeping force in April
TOKYO, Mar 19, 2019, Kyodo. Japan will send two Self-Defense Force members to a multinational…
Asia-Pacific becoming new center of political and economic power: Russian ambassador
SHANGHAI, Mar 19, 2019, TASS. The Asia-Pacific is becoming a new center of economic and…
Tokyo says Japan and Russia will not disclose details of peace treaty talks
TOKYO, Mar 18, 2019, TASS. Tokyo and Japan have agreed to refrain from disclosing the…