Japan’s anti-mask protesters led by a coronavirus-denying political hopeful
TOKYO, Aug 11, 2020, SCMP. A small but highly visible demonstration in Japan’s capital against…
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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.
Foreign visitors to S. Korea slump 98 per cent on-year in June
SEOUL, Aug 10, 2020, Yonhap. The number of foreigners who traveled to South Korea slumped…
Abe says Japan must avoid declaring coronavirus emergency to help economy
TOKYO, Aug 9, 2020, Bloomberg. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the country must try…
Takeda to supply Novavax’s coronavirus vaccine candidate in Japan
TOKYO, Aug 8, 2020, Kyodo. Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. said Friday it will produce and sell…
China risks paying ‘high cost’ for South China Sea intimidation: Japan defense chief
BEIJING, Aug 8, 2020, CNN. China’s attempts to change the status quo in the South…
US urges Korea to keep security pact with Japan
SEOUL, Aug 7, 2020, The Korea Times. The United States has urged Korea to retain…
Japan, AstraZeneca to agree on 100 mil. Covid-19 vaccine dose supply
TOKYO, Aug 7, 2020, Kyodo. The Japanese government is expected to soon reach a deal…
Experts shoot down Osaka governor’s claim that gargling helps beat virus
OSAKA, Aug 6, 2020, Bloomberg. Experts cast doubt over claims by officials in the city…
Japan to promote trade document digitalization platform to ASEAN
HANOI, Aug 6, 2020, VNA. The Japanese Government plans to promote a platform to member…
[Dialogue] ‘Above all else: climate change’
The rise of China, climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic present challenges and opportunities for…
Australia PM calls on US and China to ditch ‘law of the jungle’, settle disputes peacefully
CANBERRA, Aug 5, 2020, 9News. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called on the United States…
Japanese engineers create smart mask that can speak 8 languages
TOKYO, Aug 5, 2020, AFP. Whether in terms of gastronomy or technology, the Japanese never…