Leaders from government and business organizations gathered at Taipei’s Huashan 1914 Creative Park to participate in the signing of an MOU between Taiwan and companies in USA, Japan, Singapore, and …
Thailand Seizes Nearly $1 Billion Worth of Ketamine
Thailand has seized almost $1 billion worth of contraband ketamine, most of it probably destined for Europe, Japan or Korea, the Thai Narcotics Suppression Bureau said on Thursday. Montri Yimyaem, …
Will Japan’s own “Joe Biden” put his small town on the map?
When the Mayor of Yamato heard about Biden’s projected win, he said “it was like a personal victory for me, too.” Now the Japanese have all the jokes.
Biden Reassures Japan, South Korea Over Alliance Commitment
(Bloomberg) — U.S. President-elect Joe Biden assured the leaders of Japan and South Korea of his commitment to alliances with the two Asian nations in phone calls on Thursday morning, signaling that …
Japan PM Suga Speaks With Biden, Confirms Importance of Japan-U.S. Ties
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.