Japan’s Path
Japan's enduring economic challenges serve as both a cautionary tale and a beacon of resilience.
Japan's enduring economic challenges serve as both a cautionary tale and a beacon of resilience.
One person has been killed and over 50 injured after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan's east coast, Reuters reported citing Taiwan's fire department on Wednesday.
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter Scale rocked Taiwan's eastern shores on Wednesday, as confirmed by the US Geological Survey (USGS).
The Japanese government has designated five airports and 11 seaports to be upgraded for possible use by the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) and the Japan Coast Guard, local media reported.
Many Japanese protesters, amid heavy rainfall, gathered on Tuesday in front of the Prime Minister's residence to rally against the government's eased defence equipment transfer rules and further relaxation of arms export control.
GDP (PPP) means gross domestic product based on purchasing power parity.
During the second leg of his trip to East Asia, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar explored the scope for stepping up security and economic cooperation with Japan during his twoday stay (March 6-8).
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday said the two countries also agreed to make the bilateral relationship responsive to contemporary demands and foster better understanding between their two people.
South Korea and Japan held a vice-ministerial meeting on Friday to discuss ways of cooperating on a wide range of economic and financial issues, Seoul's finance ministry said.
Hailing India's growth story, Mr Jaishankar said it is important that Japan appreciates the pace of change in India.
