Dec29th
Ecuador applies for CPTPP membership to diversify trade
South American nation seeks to reduce reliance on oil
Dec31st
Russia’s COVID-19 death toll climbs to world’s second highest
U.S. leads in pandemic deaths while Brazil falls to No. 3
Jan4th
Toyota to launch own operating system, vying with Tesla and VW
Japanese automaker looks to set industry standard with open platform
Jan3rd
Japan misses foreign talent as companies seek strong linguists
Facing dearth of IT experts, recruiters call for focus on specialist skills
Japan nuclear research set to revive on U.S. fast-reactor project
Tokyo seeks to ensure access to tech for recycling spent fuel
Japan goes back to plastic use as COVID fuels food deliveries
Demand and production rebound after recent push for eco-friendly alternatives
Jan2nd
Japan pushes for undersea cables to solve wind power puzzle
New budget advances effort to connect windy Hokkaido to electricity-hungry Tokyo
Record 235 COVID-19 cases reported from U.S. forces in Okinawa
All U.S. forces personal in Japan test within 24 hours after their arrival
Jan1st
NTT to pilot 6G network at 2025 Osaka World Expo
Japanese telecom’s tech intended to power self-driving autos and a metaverse
World’s 1st wooden satellite planned for 2023 launch in Japan
Device will burn up upon re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere
RCEP kicks in as China seeks to lead regional economic integration
Left out of world’s largest trade bloc, U.S. prepares response
Toray develops film enabling faster charging of electric vehicles
Capacitor material resists over 800 volts, can cut waiting time to 20-30 minutes
Japan’s car giants get creative to drive up brand loyalty
Toyota, Nissan target young people with ‘experiential’ stores
