Mitsubishi to shut Singapore oil-trading unit after losses by trader
TOKYO, Nov 6, 2019, Reuters. Trading house Mitsubishi Corp. said Wednesday it will shut down…
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.
China-based SE Asian tsunami warning hub now in full operation
BEIJING, Nov 6, 2019, China Daily. With the full operation of an advisory center authorized…
Tokyo police to tighten security near Emperor’s enthronement parade route on Nov 10
TOKYO, Nov 6, 2019, The Mainichi. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced on Nov. 5…
U.S. underscores commitment to Indo-Pacific region after RCEP deal
WASHINGTON, Nov 5, 2019, Yonhap. The United States Monday underscored its commitment to free trade…
Ban on endangered otter trade to take effect amid pet boom in Japan
TOKYO, Nov 5, 2019, Kyodo. A ban on the international commercial trade of endangered otters…
Crowdfunding campaign to rebuild fire-ravaged Shuri Castle raises over Y290M
TOKYO, Nov 5, 2019, Japan Today. On Oct 31, Japan woke up to heartbreaking news….
India decides to not join RCEP agreement, Modi says deal does not address our concerns
BANGKOK, Nov 5, 2019, India Today. India has decided to not join the Regional Comprehensive…
Duterte apologizes to Abe for cutting short Japan trip
BANGKOK, Nov 5, 2019, PhilStar. President Duterte yesterday apologized to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe…
Moon, Abe hold 11-minute separate ‘conversation’ in Bangkok
BANGKOK, Nov 4, 2019, Yonhap. South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo…
Investment anomaly: Worldwide FDI outflows VS ASEAN’s inflows
“How do you keep doing it? How do you defy the trend in the world…
Abe meets with China’s Li, focuses on Xi’s planned trip to Japan
BANGKOK, Nov 4, 2019, Kyodo. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with Chinese Premier…
[Analytics] ‘Deal of the century’: Modi rides a tiger in Bangkok with hope China will help tame the beast
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will ride a tiger in Bangkok when he decides if India…