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Positive signs for Vietnam-Japan supporting industries

Posted on May 17, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
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(VEN) - The "Vietnam Manufacturing Expo 2013" will officially take place from September 4-6 in the Hanoi International Center of Exhibition (Hanoi Cultural Friendship Palace). This is a unique exhibition that consists of three relevant exhibitions in order to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Japan (1973-2013). Joint press conference and contract signing ceremony on May 9 The "Vietnam Manufacturing Expo 2013" consists of three exhibitions, including the 5th … [Read more...]

Abe’s visit to the US: Opportunities and challenges

Posted on February 21, 2013 Written by

(VOV) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on February 21 began a three-day visit to the US to strengthen ties with its strategic ally. The visit is likely to influence the complicated situation in Northeast Asia. During his visit to the US, Abe will discuss Tokyo's possibility of joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP), the future of Japan-US security and economic cooperation, and the nuclear crisis on the Korean peninsula. He is scheduled to meet with President B. Obama and … [Read more...]

Can Japan make light of latest new dawn?

Posted on December 21, 2012 Written by
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by Mai Phuong Three years after a crushing defeat, the landslide victory of the Liberal Democrat Party in the recent election has pushed Japan - the third-largest economy in the world - into a new era that will decide the future of both national development and regional security. Sunday's victory marked a return to power for the party's leader Shinzo Abe, along with a re-energized conservative administration and the departure of Yoshihiko Noda. … [Read more...]

DPJ opposes Lower House dissolution

Posted on November 14, 2012 Written by
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Executives of the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) remain opposed to Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda's intention of dissolving the Lower House. Chairman of the Lower House Foreign Affairs Committee Yoshikatsu Nakayama called Noda to step down from office if he's still keen on a snap general election. Nakayama said if the Lower House is dissolved, the DPJ is likely to loose its administration as support for the Cabinet has continued to fall. He pointed out the ultimate solution as Noda's power … [Read more...]

India PM to get $15 bn investment on Japan visit

Posted on November 14, 2012 Written by
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India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is set to sign deals for infrastructure projects worth US$15 billion on a visit to Japan this week, a report said Wednesday. Indian labourers do repair work outside a building in the Nariman Point area of Mumbai in August 2012. India, Asia's third largest economy, desperately needs infrastructure development to keep pace with an expanding economy, exploding population and urbanisation. Photo: AFP … [Read more...]

Japan’s shrinking GDP points to recession, PM under pressure

Posted on November 13, 2012 Written by
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Japan's economy shrank an annualized 3.5 percent from the previous quarter, according to government data released Monday, signaling the world's third-largest economy is slipping back into recession. While in-line with median economists' forecasts, Japan's economy shrank the most since the earthquake and tsunami struck in March last year, battering exports and stifling consumer spending, and the government said that it is anticipating the nation will fall into its third recession since … [Read more...]

Japan will not hold early parliamentary election

Posted on October 30, 2012 Written by
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Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda warned parliamentarians against a "political vacuum" which could lead to a legislative standstill. Noda's speech at an extraordinary parliamentary session on Monday responded to an opposition request that he dissolve the lower house and hold an early election. Noda called for cooperation among opposition parties to allow the government to issue bonds - a vital measure to avoid budget depletion by the end of November. The Prime Minister did not mention … [Read more...]

Japan’s new PM enjoys 60 percent support in polls

Posted on October 28, 2012 Written by
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Japan's new Prime Minister Naoto Kan, riding high on opinion poll ratings above 60 percent, was to unveil key posts in his centre-left party Monday, the eve of the formal launch of his government. Japan's new Prime Minister Naoto Kan … [Read more...]

Vietnam, Japan to open deputy minister defense dialogue

Posted on October 23, 2012 Written by
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Vietnam and Japan will open a deputy ministerial level defense dialogue as part of a strategic partnership agreement signed Monday, Vietnam News Agency reported. Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung (L) and his Japanese counterpart Yoshihiko Noda sign a strategic partnership agreement Monday in Tokyo. … [Read more...]

Japan plans 1.0 trillion yen stimulus: reports

Posted on October 17, 2012 Written by
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Japan's prime minister will instruct his ministers to plan for an economic stimulus of up to 1.0 trillion yen ($12.7 billion) on Wednesday, reports said, as an election hovers into view. Yoshihiko Noda will call an extraordinary cabinet meeting where he will order the stimulus, the daily newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun reported. … [Read more...]

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