Japan includes Bangladesh in widened entry ban from May 27
TOKYO, May 26, 2020, Dhaka Tribune. Japan has tightened its border control by widening ban…
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 to end state of emergency over coronavirus crisis: Minister
TOKYO, May 25, 2020, Kyodo. Japan is expected to end its state of emergency over…
Russia proposes shelving jurisdiction issue in isle talks with Japan
MOSCOW, May 24, 2020, Kyodo. Russia has proposed that the stalemated issue of legal jurisdiction…
Japan publisher to launch manga project with over 50 artists on life in Covid-19 era
TOKYO, May 23, 2020, The Mainichi. Publishing giant Kodansha Ltd. announced on May 22 it…
[Analytics] Asian century began in May 2020
Economic historians may date the start of the Asian century to May 2020, when most…
Russia does not limit FDI in the renewable power generation: Expert
MOSCOW, May 22, 2020, Pan Pacific Agency. There are no restrictions on foreign direct investment…
Japan to start virus antibody tests on 10,000 people in June
TOKYO, May 22, 2020, Kyodo. Japan will start testing 10,000 people in Tokyo, Osaka and…
IOC’s Thomas Bach accepts Tokyo Olympics would have to be cancelled if not held in 2021
TOKYO, May 21, 2020, BBC. International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says he understands why…
Panasonic to move factories to Vietnam, 800 jobs to go in Thailand next year
TOKYO, May 21, 2020, Reuters. Japanese appliance-maker Panasonic Corp said on Thursday that next year…
Japan to ease state of emergency in Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo prefectures
TOKYO, May 21, 2020, Kyodo. The Japanese government decided Thursday to lift a state of…
Antiflu Avigan not showing apparent efficacy in coronavirus treatment
TOKYO, May 20, 2020, Kyodo. Avigan, a candidate drug for treating novel coronavirus infections, has…
Vietnam targets 55 per cent of population shopping online by 2025
HANOI, May 19, 2020, The Hanoi Times. Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City would make…