Japan will remain World’s most aged country
Tokyo – Population projections from the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs confirm that Japan will remain the world’s most aged country for at least the next few decades. The 2019 Revision of World Population Prospects, released in June 2019, … Continue reading Japan will remain World’s most aged country
Powerful Typhoon heading for Japan
Tokyo — With a powerful typhoon expected to make landfall on Japan’s main island this weekend, airlines will cancel most domestic flights Saturday into and out of Haneda and Narita airports. The country’s most-traveled bullet train line could also … Continue reading Powerful Typhoon heading for Japan
Sumitomo to build ‘smart city’ in Vietnam
Hanoi – A ceremony to launch a project to build a next-generation “smart city” was held in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi last Sunday. A Japanese trading firm, Sumitomo Corporation, and a Vietnamese real estate company are the main investors … Continue reading Sumitomo to build ‘smart city’ in Vietnam
Japan raises consumption tax rate to 10 percent
Tokyo — Japan hiked its consumption tax rate to 10% on Tuesday to help cover the growing cost of supporting the country’s aging population. Although the hike adds 4.6 trillion yen to the government’s annual revenue, the additional burden on consumers will test the foundations … Continue reading Japan raises consumption tax rate to 10 percent
Japan concerned about oil supplies
Tokyo — Saudi Aramco has notified Japan’s top oil distributor about a potential change in shipments, stoking concerns about the kingdom’s ability to supply crude following attacks on its major refineries a week ago. State-owned Aramco did not say why it wants to change … Continue reading Japan concerned about oil supplies