Vietnam faces heavy competition in wooing businesses relocating from China: Expert
HANOI, May 13, 2020, VN Express. Vietnam could fall behind other Asian countries in attracting…
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.
28-years-old sumo wrestler dies after being infected with coronavirus
TOKYO, May 13, 2020, Kyodo. A 28-year-old sumo wrestler from the sport’s fourth-highest division died…
Japan approves PCR testing kits that can detect coronavirus antigens in 15 to 30 minutes
TOKYO, May 13, 2020, Kyodo. The Japanese government approved on Wednesday test kits that can…
[Analytics] Some countries in Asia are experiencing a resurgence in coronavirus cases
Public health experts — including those at the World Health Organization — have warned countries…
Mercury rises as Japan sees midsummer heat in May
TOKYO, May 11, 2020, The Japan Times. Temperatures across Japan soared Monday, with many areas…
[Analytics] Australia’s diplomatic Covid-19 self-isolation
Australia’s domestic response to the COVID-19 health and economic crisis has brought plaudits at home…
Coronavirus pandemic stalling studies for a world without nuclear weapons in Hiroshima, Nagasaki
NAGASAKI, May 11, 2020, The Mainichi. The coronavirus pandemic is taking away opportunities for students…
Ministry to set up research group on crypto currency in Vietnam
HANOI, May 11, 2020, VNS/VNA. The Ministry of Finance has decided to set up a…
Panasonic ready to deploy sterilization robot in coronavirus battle
OSAKA, May 10, 2020, Kyodo. Panasonic Corp. has developed a robot equipped with nozzles to…
Japan relaxes virus testing guidelines, scraps 37.5 C fever rule
TOKYO, May 9, 2020, Kyodo. The Japanese health ministry on Friday relaxed its guidelines for…
7-Eleven to enter Cambodian market next year
PHNOM PENH, May 9, 2020, The Khmer Times. The internationally known “7-Eleven” convenience store brand…
Nearly half of export from Thailand undertaken through new forms of trade: ASEAN-Japan Centre
TOKYO, May 9, 2020, Antara/BUSINESS WIRE. Thailand’s trade is no longer to take place between…