The Japan Center for Economic Research expects the Philippine economy to be among the best performers in the region until next year, as the May 2022 polls will significantly drive spending.
The riddle of Japan’s dramatic drop in COVID numbers
The turnaround came in the wake of a fifth wave of infections that peaked in August. Japan is trying to figure out why its COVID case numbers and fatalities have plummeted.
India aim to avoid complacency against Japan in Asian Champions Trophy semifinal
Competing in their first International tournament since the Tokyo Olympics, India will look to avoid complacency while making further improvement on their group stage thrashing of 2018 Asian Games …
INSIGHT-Japan business lobbyist backs Myanmar coup, urges investment
A Japanese former politician who campaigned to bring billions of dollars of investment from some of Japan’s top companies to Myanmar has urged Japan to endorse its military regime, saying the nation’s …
Osaka Gas: Osaka Gas Becomes the First Japanese Company to Participate in City Gas Distribution Business in India
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (“Osaka Gas”) today announced its participation in the City Gas Distribution (CGD) business in India through its wholly-owned subsidiary Osaka Gas Singapore Pte., Ltd. (“OGS”) by …
Human Rights Watch calls on Japan to suspend military exchange with Myanmar
Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged Japan on Monday to halt a military study-abroad program in which cadets from Myanmar receive combat training. Since the February coup in Myanmar, Japan has cut new aid …
Thailand team wins international space business contest in Japan
A team from Thailand has won an international space business contest, using satellites and mobile networks to pinpoint the location of forest fires and provide support to firefighters in the area. Dr …
Japan stocks set for declines; China’s benchmark lending rate ahead
Shares in Japan were poised for a lower start on Monday, with China set to announce its latest benchmark lending rate later in the day. The Nikkei futures contract in Chicago was at 28,365 while its …
In Afghanistan, the U.S. struggles to be generous in defeat
Americans have been generous after military victories. Just look at the postwar economic miracles in Germany and Japan. But it’s harder to be generous in defeat — as we see …
In Afghanistan, the U.S. struggles to be generous in defeat
Americans have been generous after military victories. Just look at the postwar economic miracles in Germany and Japan. But it’s harder to be generous in defeat — as we see …