Japan PM Abe says punishable stay-at-home orders an option if ‘absolutely necessary’
TOKYO, Jun 16, 2020, The Mainichi. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe acknowledged during a parliamentary committee…
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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.
Japan considers easing entry restrictions for Vietnam
HANOI, Jun 16, 2020, VNA. Japan is about to make a decision to ease the…
High summer temperatures no relief against virus spread: Japan’s PM Abe
TOKYO, Jun 15, 2020, Kyodo. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Sunday that higher temperatures in…
Restaurants are open, but Japan’s entertainment areas still quiet over coronavirus worries
FUKUOKA, JUn 15, 2020, The Mainichi. Company drinking parties may have gradually resumed since Japan’s…
Japan startup’s launch of compact rocket fails due to engine problem
TOKYO, Jun 14, 2020, Kyodo. A Japanese aerospace startup’s launch of a compact rocket failed…
Indonesia to open international tourism to China, Japan, South Korea, and Australia
JAKARTA, Jun 14, 2020, ANTARA. The Indonesian government planned to open the tourism corridor to…
Mitsubishi Aircraft to cut over half its workforce in restructuring
NAGOYA, Jun 13, 2020, Kyodo. Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. will cut more than half of its…
Thai Covid-19 centre blows towards ‘travel bubble’ plan
BANGKOK, Jun 13, 2020, Bangkok Post. The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday…
Following EU more countries around the globe announced borders opening in July
LONDON, Jun 13, 2020, CNBC. Many of the world’s greatest travel destinations are reopening to…
Tokyoites try ‘new normal’ for singing as karaoke boxes reopen
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Karaoke fans in Tokyo got a taste of the “new normal” for…
China influence in Southeast Asia is growing: US think tank
WASHINGTON D.C., Jun 12, 2020, CNBC. The U.S. is playing catch-up to China’s growing political…
Coronavirus vaccines producers should ensure the transfer of knowledge to other countries: Indonesia’s minister
JAKARTA, Jun 12, 2020, The Jakarta Post. The Indonesian government has asserted the importance of…