Japan begins coronavirus travel restrictions for China, S. Korea
TOKYO, Mar 9, 2020, Kyodo. Japan implemented tougher border control measures on Monday for travelers…
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.
N. Korea fires 3 short-range projectiles toward East Sea: S. Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff
SEOUL, Mar 9, 2020, Yonhap. North Korea fired three short-range projectiles into the East Sea…
[Analytics] Abe in dilemma as coronavirus response could cut both ways
A legal change this week will allow Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to declare a state…
Japan’s PM Abe unveils zero-interest loan scheme for small firms hit by virus
TOKYO, Mar 8, 2020, Kyodo. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Saturday the government will launch…
[Analytics] ‘Huge crisis’: Coronavirus fears knock back Pacific tourism
On Saipan, the tourist area resembles a ghost town. Restaurants are being shuttered, shops reducing…
Canceling Tokyo Olympics would lower Japan GDP growth by 1.4 per cent: Estimate
TOKYO, Mar 8, 2020, Kyodo. If the ongoing spread of the new coronavirus forces Japan…
Japan to invalidate 2.8 million visas for Chinese amid virus fears
TOKYO, Mar 7, 2020, Kyodo. Japan will temporarily nullify 2.8 million visas held by Chinese…
China’s leader Xi to visit Japan at most appropriate time: Ministry
BEIJING, Mar 6, 2020, China Daily. Beijing and Tokyo agreed to ensure that President Xi…
Covid-19 could mean $211B loss for Asia Pacific economies: S&P
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 6, 2020, The Star. Growth across Asia-Pacific will slow to 4.0% in…
Japan to restrict travel to and from China, S. Korea over virus
TOKYO, Mar 6, 2020, Kyodo. Japan said Thursday the country will adopt a two-week quarantine…
[Analytics] Coronavirus may accelerate gas market transition in East Asia
While the world watches developments in the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, its impact on the…
[Analytics] Great Wall carries the weight in the Thai auto industry
Although General Motors’ business here was not a market leader, Thailand was an important production…