Japan shouldn’t ignore potential TikTok data risks: Ruling party official
TOKYO, Aug 16, 2020, Bloomberg. Japan shouldn’t ignore the data security risks posed by the…
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.
Tokyo Olympics at risk unless Covid-19 vaccine can be found: Expert
TOKYO, Aug 16, 2020, Sky News. The Tokyo Olympics will not be able to take…
S. Korea’s president says ready to discuss wartime forced labor at any time with Japan
SEOUL, Aug 15, 2020, Yonhap. President Moon Jae-in said Saturday his government is ready to…
Japan marks 75th anniversary of its surrender in World War II
TOKYO, Aug 15, 2020, Kyodo. Japan on Saturday commemorated the 75th anniversary of its surrender…
Huge numbers of people around the world say they wouldn’t take a Covid-19 jab
WASHINGTON D.C., Aug 15, 2020, CNN. Susan Bailey, a 57-year-old retired nurse from Florida, has…
Japan firm wins world’s 1st sustainable label for bluefin tuna fishing
TOKYO, Aug 14, 2020, Kyodo. A fishery based in northeastern Japan has acquired the world’s…
Last decade was Earth’s hottest on record: American Meteorological Society
WASHINGTON D.C., Aug 13, 2020, CNN. A new report released Wednesday details how 2019 was…
Japan banks ink $330M deal for Qatar’s first megasolar project
TOKYO, Aug 13, 2020, Kyodo. The Japan Bank for International Cooperation and Mizuho Bank have…
[Analytics] South Korea is building its first aircraft carrier
South Korea plans to start building its first aircraft carrier next year, and acquire fighter…
S. Korea, Japan in talks over relaxing coronavirus entry restrictions for businesspeople
SEOUL, Aug 12, 2020, Yonhap. South Korea and Japan are in talks over ways to…
Japanese households face high prices for in-demand Pacific saury
TOKYO, Aug 12, 2020, Kyodo. As Japanese households look forward to eating autumnal dishes, worries…
Japan’s nuclear fuel imports almost zero in 2019 as industry stagnates
TOKYO, Aug 12, 2020, Kyodo. Japan’s imports of fuel to power nuclear plants were close…