S. Korea, U.S. defense chiefs to meet in Washington next month
SEOUL, Mar 18, 2019, Yonhap. The defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States…
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.
Court rejects call to halt nuclear reactor in western Japan
YAMAGUCHI, Mar 16, 2019, Kyodo. A Japanese court on Friday rejected a plea by local…
[Analytics] Korean apps conquer Asia with cute emojis
Created by Japan, emojis have been most successfully commercialized and distributed by Koreans. Here’s how…
Japan bans Boeing 737 MAX jets after deadly Ethiopia crash
TOKYO, Mar 15, 2019, Kyodo. The transport ministry said Thursday it has banned Boeing Co.’s…
Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baru among top cities in Asia for living quality
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 13, 2019, MalayMail. Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baru were 10th and 12th…
Toyota and JAXA plan to send space rover to the moon in 2029
TOKYO, Mar 13, 2019, Kyodo. Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it will jointly develop a…
Nissan and Renault weigh closure of Dutch joint venture that reportedly funded Ghosn’s parties
TOKYO, Mar 12, 2019, Kyodo. Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA are considering closing their…
WTO Expected to Side with Japan Over Fukushima Imports
SEOUL, Mar 11, 2019, Chosunilbo. The World Trade Organization is expected to side with Japan…
80 injured after jetfoil apparently hits marine animal in Sea of Japan
NIIGATA, Mar 10, 2019, Kyodo. Eighty people were injured Saturday after a jetfoil ferry apparently…
Lawyer sorry for embarrassing Ghosn by planning workman disguise
TOKYO, Mar 8, 2019, Kyodo News. A lawyer for former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos…
9,000 cybercrimes confirmed by Japan police in 2018
TOKYO, Mar 7, 2019, Kyodo. The number of cybercrimes confirmed by police across Japan in…
Indonesia, US, and Japan conduct trilateral workshop on LNG
JAKARTA, Mar 6, 2019, ANTARA News. The US and Japanese Embassies in Jakarta collaborated with…