Japan’s central bank on Tuesday raised its growth forecasts for the world’s third-largest economy, citing expected stronger demand, and left its ultra-loose monetary policy in place.
Japan: Suspend Aid Benefitting Myanmar Junta
The Japanese government should immediately review its aid portfolio for Myanmar and suspend non-humanitarian projects that benefit the junta or military, Human Rights Watch said today. Japan should …
Japan rocked by fourth COVID wave months before Olympics
Will Chase/AxiosWith 88 days until the Tokyo Olympics, a “fourth wave” of the pandemic has hit Japan.Driving the news: Bars, department stores and theaters across Japan will remain closed for 17 days, …
Japan residents from Myanmar set up group to back democracy
A group of Myanmar nationals living in Japan on April 25 formed an organization in Tokyo to financially support pro-democracy lawmakers in Myanmar and others protesting the Feb. 1 military coup in …
Malaysia’s trade mission to South Korea, Japan sees RM986.15m export-related transactions
Malaysia’s first trade and investment mission to South Korea and Japan amid the Covid-19 pandemic and global challenges generated export-related transactions worth RM986.15 million.During the six-day …
Malaysia’s trade mission to South Korea, Japan sees RM986.15m export-related transactions
Malaysia’s first trade and investment mission to South Korea and Japan amid the Covid-19 pandemic and global challenges generated export-related transactions worth RM986.15 million.During the six-day …
Japan Construction Market Trends and Opportunities Report 2021-2025 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
The “Construction in Japan – Key Trends and Opportunities to 2025 (H1 2021)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Japan’s construction industry was adversely affected by the …
Japan’s prime minister Yoshihide Suga suffers by-election defeat
Yoshihide Suga, Japan’s prime minister, has suffered his first electoral defeat in the latest manifestation of public unhappiness with his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and anxiety about …
Japan government advisers warn birth rate falling at more rapid pace this year
Private sector advisers to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga warned on Monday that Japan’s birth rate is declining at a faster pace amid the coronavirus crisis, saying that society should have a “sense of …
Japan’s slow Covid vaccine rollout casts cloud over Olympics
More than two months after it began its vaccine rollout, Japan still lags behind the rest of the developed world, raising questions about its preparedness and doubts about the wisdom of holding the …