Vietnam trade surplus at $1.9B
HANOI, Jun 1, 2020, VN Express. Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of $1.9 billion in…
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 eyes easing ban on entry from Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and New Zealand
TOKYO, Jun 1, 2020, Kyodo. The Japanese government is considering easing its entry ban on…
Russian health ministry approves drug Avifavir, a generic of the Japan’s anti-flu Avigan
MOSCOW, Jun 1, 2020, Bloomberg. Russia’s Health Ministry granted a temporary registration certificate to the…
Students of the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies launch Covid-19 multilingual support project
TOKYO, May 31, 2020, Kyodo. Current and former students of the Tokyo University of Foreign…
Trump postpones G7 summit, seeks to add countries to invitation list
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, May 31, 2020, Reuters. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday…
Tokyo to reopen cinemas, gyms in 2nd phase of economic restart from June 1
TOKYO, May 30, 2020, Kyodo. Tokyo will enter a second phase in its relaxation of…
Pandemic hit to Japan’s factory, retail sectors deeper than expected
TOKYO, May 29, 2020, Reuters. Japan’s April factory output fell at a much faster-than-expected pace…
Coronavirus changing landscape of Japan’s sharing economy
TOKYO, May 29, 2020, Kyodo. The novel coronavirus pandemic is dramatically transforming the landscape of…
Tokyo Tower reopens after coronavirus shutdown
TOKYO, May 28, 2020, Kyodo. Tokyo Tower, one of the Japanese capital’s major sightseeing spots,…
Malaysia in good position to benefit from Japan’s economic stimulus package
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28, 2020, Bernama. Asean member states, particularly Malaysia, will be in good…
Japan aims to revive virus-hit tourism industry by footing bill
TOKYO, May 27, 2020, Kyodo. The Japanese government is looking to revive the tourism industry,…
Nissan and Renault unveil steps to cut costs and revamp alliance
TOKYO, May 27, 2020, Bloomberg. Renault SA and Japanese partners Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi…