Pope visits Jesuit Japan community that could have been his
TOKYO, Nov 26, 2019, AP. Pope Francis wrapped up his visit to Japan in a…
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.
[Analytics] The identity politics driving the Japan–South Korea trade war
While the world is engrossed in the US–China trade war, Japan and South Korea are…
US to rev up sea, air operations in disputed South China Sea
MANILA, Nov 25, 2019, PhilStar. The United States military intends to further increase sea and…
S. Korea, Japan trade barbs over who said what about salvaging intelligence deal
SEOUL/TOKYO, Nov 25, 2019, Reuters. South Korea and Japan traded fresh barbs on Monday, just…
China’s President Xi underlines role of interactions in Sino-Japan ties
BEIJING, Nov 25, 2019, China Daily. President Xi Jinping on Monday underlined the importance of…
Pope Francis says world without nuke arms “possible, necessary”
NAGASAKI, Nov 24, 2019, Kyodo. Pope Francis said Sunday a world without nuclear weapons is…
S. Korea’s chip, display industries intact from Japan’s export curbs
SEOUL, Nov 24, 2019, Yonhap. South Korea’s chip and display industries, the backbone of Asia’s…
Tokyo should recognize Russia’s sovereignty over Kurils to conclude peace treaty: FM Lavrov
NAGOYA, Nov 24, 2019. TASS. Japan should recognize Russia’s sovereignty over the Southern Kuril Islands…
Pope Francis to begin 4-day Japan trip, set to visit A-bombed cities
TOKYO, Nov 23, 2019, Kyodo. Pope Francis will begin a four-day trip to Japan on…
[Analytics] As the US and South Korea play hardball on defence, will China emerge the winner?
Tensions in the US-Korea relationship have flared over rumours of a troop drawdown and mixed…
Tuvalu’s artificial islands won’t be made in China
FUNAFUTI, Nov 23, 2019, RNZ. Tuvalu has reportedly rejected offers from Chinese firms to build…
[Analytics] Can’t let ‘hat strings’ tactic divide Seoul, Tokyo
A landmark agreement allowing the Japanese and South Korean militaries to share intelligence that had…