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With Green Transformation Investments, Japan Inches Closer to Carbon-Neutral Future
The Takeaway Japan’s commitment to a carbon-neutral future … which aims to revolutionize the country’s economic and social systems by transitioning from fossil fuels to … reflects a s ignificant pivot to sustainable practices for Japan. In Brief Japan’s GX Initiative , rooted in the …
2% of Japanese Labour Force Could be ‘Modern-day Recluses’: Government Survey
The Takeaway A March Cabinet Office survey revealed that … or two per cent of the Japanese population between 15 and 64, could be living as hikikomori (i.e. modern-day … age groups regarding the situation of hikikomori in Japan for the first time. Hikikomori refers to both the people and …
The Philippines Elections: The ‘Who,’ ‘What,’ and ‘How’ of Picking the Country’s Next Leaders
On May 9, voters in the Philippines will have their say in choosing who will lead the country for the next six years. There is a lot at stake – for the … on Drugs, the country’s foreign policy, its social media and information ecosystem, the role of authoritarian …
The Trans Bhutan Trail: A Holistic Approach to Local Development
In March 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic was unfolding, two survey teams journeyed for 14 days across Bhutan, each group starting at opposite ends of the country and meeting in the middle. They travelled along an ancient …
Japanese Prefectures Waive Tuition Fees to Boost Birthrates, Encourage Family Planning
The Takeaway To counter Japan's alarming population decline, governments at both the prefectural and national level are employing novel strategies, including phasing out tuition fees for high school and higher education institutions. The aim is …
Democracy in the Time of COVID-19: South Korea’s Legislative Election
held its 21st Legislative Elections on April 15, becoming the first country to hold a nation-wide election amid the … first to experience the outbreak of the new coronavirus, and despite its initial setbacks in February, South Korea has … of suspected patients, quickly establishing the benchmark for other democracies embattling the disease. Experts believe …
NOP 2020: Canadian Public Opinion on Media Coverage of Asia Suggests Need for Content Diversity
The use of digital media in Canada has grown significantly over the past decade and access to news, entertainment, and popular culture from … continue to subscribe to traditional media sources for their news. APF Canada’s 2020 National Opinion Poll (NOP) …
New Poll Finds Canadians Ready to Engage Asia to Fill Growing Gap in Skilled Labour
a continuing outmigration of high-skilled Canadians, and the tech-driven changing nature of work, Canada is … economy has never been fiercer, nor has the competition for acquiring highly educated and high-skilled talent — …
Mongolia’s Effective ‘Analogue’ Approach to COVID-19 Containment
Mongolia is particularly vulnerable to the spread of COVID-19, not only because of its weak … system, but also because of its close connections to China and South Korea. Both neighbouring countries serve as primary gateways for Mongolian travellers abroad and host thousands of …
Northern Vietnam Plunged Into Darkness as Power Crisis Prompts Investor Concerns
The Takeaway A record-breaking heat wave and an unprecedented drought, combined with consistent, high demand for electricity, have plunged the northern region of Vietnam …
