The global economy is struggling to recover from the pandemic, with ultra-low interest rates and growth — but Japan has been battling these trends for several decades …
Lessons from Japan: High-income countries have common problems
There are widely applicable lessons to be learnt from the country’s economic evolution since its bubble burst in 1992. But the lessons from recent years are those of economic policies to emulate, as …
Pompeo’s Sri Lanka visit underscores brewing US-China battle in Indo-Pacific
India held a virtual summit at the prime ministerial level with Sri Lanka on September 26. Japan followed with a dialogue on October 1 on maritime security, safety and oceanic issues, and on …
U.S. forces in South Korea, Japan confirm more than 50 new COVID-19 cases
U.S. Forces Korea reported 22 positive COVID-19 tests among people arriving at South Korean bases between Nov. 5 and Nov. 20 in a statement on Monday.
Japan’s Plan to Replace Hong Kong as Financial Hub Faces Hurdles
Japan has explicitly stated its goal is to make Tokyo the number one financial city in Asia, but that dream is running into the current reality of doing business in Japan.
Thailand No Longer Top Overseas Destination for Chinese Tourists
Thailand has lost its spot as the most popular cross-border destination for tourists from mainland China, according to a survey by HSBC Holdings Plc, as neighboring Japan and South Korea moved up the …
Rights experts: Japan’s handling of Carlos Ghosn was wrong
A panel of human rights experts working with the United Nations says former Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn was wrongly detained in Japan and has urged “compensation” and “other reparations” for him …
Japan Should Compensate Ghosn For ‘Arbitrary’ Detention: UN Panel
Fugitive auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn’s multiple arrests and detentions in Japan before he dramatically fled the country last year were “arbitrary”, UN experts have ruled, urging Tokyo to pay him …
EMERGING MARKETS-Thailand shares scale 5-month high; recovery hopes lift Singapore
World FX rates * Thailand benchmark hits highest since June 11 * Singapore to return to growth in 2021 – govt * Japan stock markets closed for the day By Shruti Sonal Nov 23 (Reuters) – Thailand …
Rights experts: Japan was wrong to detain Carlos Ghosn
A panel of human rights experts working with the United Nations says former Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn was wrongly detained in Japan and has urged “compensation” and “other reparations” for him …