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Asia's century, China's year
Asia focus, Asia Focus team, Published on 30/12/2019
» Way back when 1999 was winding down, pundits were telling us that the Asian Century was about to dawn. That prediction has not yet been fully realised, but few would disagree that 2019 belonged to China. Over the past 12 months, the top headlines have been about the bruising trade war with America, defiant protests in Hong Kong against Beijing's tightening grip, and the rise of a surveillance state that is herding hundreds of thousands into "re-education" camps on its western fringes. Below, the Asia Focus team looks back on a busy and sometimes troubling 2019.
Japan backs speedy RCEP conclusion
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/10/2019
» Japan is set to support Thailand in concluding the long-delayed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement during the kingdom's chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).
Japan confirms support for quick agreement on RCEP trade pact
Post Reporters, Published on 23/10/2019
» Japan is rendering support for Thailand to conclude the long-delayed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement during the Kingdom's chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).
Japan economy grows faster than expected
AFP, Published on 09/08/2019
» TOKYO: Japan's economy grew at a faster-than-expected clip in the second quarter, official data showed on Friday, helped by celebrations to usher in a new imperial era.
Trump woos Japanese investors
News Agencies, Published on 25/05/2019
» TOKYO: US President Donald Trump urged Japanese business leaders on Saturday to increase their investment in the United States, while saying that Japan had a substantial edge on trade that negotiators were trying to even out.