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Japan’s quiet geo-economic rise
In the
turbulent world politics involving extensive international coverage, stable and
humdrum Japan does not have much of a presence. Yet, Japan is the world’s
largest creditor...
Japan’s involvement in Myanmar
After the civilian-democratic transition in Myanmar, the western sanctions on trade and investment in the country were lifted. This led to a huge inflow...
Disrespecting China: The Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands Controversy
The dispute over the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands
has been a long and controversial one. China claims to have historical evidence
showing sovereignty over the Diaoyu Islands. However,...
Japan defies demographic destiny by boosting workforce
Despite a shrinking and ageing population, Japan is continuing to add to
its workforce through greater female and older worker employment. PwC’s latest Global
Economy Watch...
One China One System? The Geopolitics of Forcing Taiwan’s Hand
On New
Year’s Day1979, The Standing Committee of the Fifth National People's Congress
of the People's Republic of China abruptly stopped shelling Taiwan’s offshore
islands, changed their...
Who will assemble a new “big puzzle” in the Asia-Pacific region
The 2019 Security Conference in Munich attracted so
much attention not only due to the top-notch lineup of participants, but also
to the keynote report released...
Rediscovered – Seven City Wonders of Asia Pacific
The city is underrated.
While there is much to love
about an outdoor adventure, some people may not recognize how exciting a city
getaway can truly be....
Japan and emerging Indo-Pacific
On January 8-10, 2019, the international forum Raisina Dialogue, dedicated to the Indo-Pacific region issues, was held in New Delhi. Representatives from China, Russia,...
Japan should reform retirement policies to meet challenge of ageing workforce
Japan must improve job quality and further reform the mandatory retirement age to address upfront the challenges of its rapidly ageing and shrinking labour...
Key elements of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement
The EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement will boost trade in goods and services as well as create opportunities for investment.
The agreement will further improve the...