Japan awaits large ASEAN tourism boom
Tokyo – Thai tourists to Japan topped 1 million in 2018, while arrivals from Vietnam and the Philippines grew at a steep pace. And as more Southeast Asian countries approach or surpass per-capita GDP of $5,000, history suggests this tourism … Continue reading Japan awaits large ASEAN tourism boom
G20 summit effects tourists visiting Osaka
Osaka — Tourists planning a visit to the city of Osaka/Japan later this month could see their plans disrupted, including visits to the popular Osaka Castle tower, on tightened security for the Group of 20 summit that will bring foreign … Continue reading G20 summit effects tourists visiting Osaka
More Japanese companies produce in Thailand
Osaka – Sharp and Kyocera are the latest office equipment manufacturers based in Japan to consider shifting production away from China to protect their businesses from the U.S.-China trade war, Nikkei has learned. The two companies would follow global market … Continue reading More Japanese companies produce in Thailand
Japan tests world’s fastest bullet train
Tokyo – Japan is pushing the limits of rail travel as it begins testing the fastest-ever shinkansen bullet train, capable of speeds of as much as 400kph. Called the Alpha-X, the train is scheduled to go into service in 2030. … Continue reading Japan tests world’s fastest bullet train
The Trade Wars: The Pain and the Gain
Geneva – Neither protagonist in the U.S.-China trade war stands to benefit from their standoff, the U.N. said Monday, suggesting others could cash in instead, with the EU possibly winning big. In a report, the U.N. Conference on Trade and … Continue reading The Trade Wars: The Pain and the Gain