[Dialogue] ‘Connection between Go and decision-making in business is a non-linear one’
The World Amateur Go Championship (WAGC), which will be held in the city of Vladivostok…
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.
Automakers in China gradually reopen after virus shutdown
BEIJING, Feb 18, 2020, AP. Automakers are reopening factories in China that were idled by…
Malaysia bars entry of MS Westerdam cruise passengers after American tests positive for virus
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18, 2020, CNBC. Malaysia has barred the entry of remaining passengers from…
Japan’s regional economies dealt blow by virus-led plunge in tourism
TOKYO, Feb 17, 2020, Kyodo. Japan’s regional economies have been dealt a blow from plummeting…
Emperor’s birthday event canceled due to coronavirus outbreak in Japan
TOKYO, Feb 17, 2020, Kyodo. The Imperial Household Agency said Monday it has canceled a…
Japan’s Foreign Minister states change of phase in talks with Russia
MUNICH, Feb 16, 2020, TASS. Talks between Japan and Russia are making a transition to…
[Analytics] US, Indonesia in digital challenge to China’s BRI
With partnership negotiations in their final stages, Indonesia will be a major beneficiary of the…
Toyota to resume output at three plants in China
TOKYO, Feb 16, 2020, Reuters. Toyota Motor Corp said on Saturday it plans to resume…
Coronavirus death toll rises to 1,669 as China reports 142 new fatalities
BEIJING, Feb 16, 2020, SCMP. Mainland China on Sunday reported 2,009 new coronavirus infections, with…
Japan hands over fishery patrol vessel to Indonesia
JAKARTA, Feb 15, 2020, ANTARA. Japan has handed over a fishery patrol vessel Hakurei Maru…
Frightened Asian tourists cancel flights, stay home
BANGKOK, Feb 15, 2020, The Nation. The South Korean government’s advisory to its citizens to…
Even before coronavirus, Japan economy likely took biggest hit since 2014
TOKYO, Feb 15, 2020, Bloomberg. The economy likely suffered its biggest contraction since 2014 at…