Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and U.S. President-elect Joe Biden have started their phone talks, Kyodo reported on Thursday.
Japan Packaging Industry – Trends and Opportunities
Summary The packaging industry in Japan is estimated to grow from 160. 4 billion units in 2019 to 164. 7 billion units by 2024. Rigid plastics was the most consumed pack material in 2019 and is also …
Japan reports record daily coronavirus cases: NHK
Japan reported a record high of 1,634 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, broadcaster NHK said. The previous record high occurred on Aug. 7, according to NHK. Japan is shifting toward easing …
See how a CNN reporter had to quarantine upon arrival in Japan
Despite loose coronavirus restrictions, especially compared to other Asian countries, Japan has had fewer than 2,000 total reported Covid-19 deaths. CNN’s Selina Wang reports on a possible third wave …
Biden reassures U.S. allies as China asserts power in Asia
The president-elect offered Japan a specific commitment over the disputed Senkaku islands that was welcomed in Tokyo.
Japan’s Prime Minister Suga speaks with Biden, confirms importance of Japan-U.S. ties
China’s growing military and economic assertiveness serves as a backdrop for Japan’s hopes to see Biden’s presidency restore a strong U.S.-Japan alliance.
Japan’s Suga to host Australian PM in first visit by foreign leader
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will travel to Tokyo next week to meet his Japanese counterpart Yoshihide Suga against the backdrop of increasing tensions with China.
Biden Reassures U.S. Allies in Calls With Leaders of Japan, South Korea, Australia
In their first calls with Joe Biden since the U.S. election, the leaders of Japan, South Korea and Australia on Thursday reaffirmed plans to form close ties with the president-elect to tackle issues …
U.S. President-elect Biden holds phone calls with Australia, Japan, South Korea leaders
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has held separate congratulatory phone calls with the leaders of Australia, Japan and South Korea, his transition office said on Wednesday. All …
Indonesia’s COVID-19 recession is a wake-up call
William Pesek is an award-winning Tokyo-based journalist and author of “Japanization: What the World Can Learn from Japan’s Lost Decades.” Few nations have stumbled over COVID-19 as ominously as …