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Japan’s agricultural exports will increase

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JAPAN

Although agriculture accounts for less than 1% of Japan’s GDP and total employment, its development has come into the focus of public attention amid rising food security concerns.

Bullish and bearish China growth view is reconcilable

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CHINA

China analysts are diverging between those growing more negative on the long-run prospects and those remaining bullish

Tough economic challenges await Taiwan president-elect

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TAIWAN

The election in January of Lai Ching-te as president signalled continuity in economic policy, and economic pressure from Beijing has to date had limited effect. However, Lai faces…

South Korea may seek nuclear weapons

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SOUTH KOREA

Yoon had controversially raised that prospect a year ago. Han Dong-hoo -- head of Yoon’s conservative ruling People Power Party (PPP), and a likely future presidential contender…

US semiconductor controls on China tighten

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US

However, the new measures’ efficacy still depends on US regulators’ capacity to monitor and enforce the controls, which are generating significant pushback from foreign and…

North Korea will not reopen fully post-pandemic

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NORTH KOREA

Pyongyang has yet to announce any formal reopening, and probably never will. However, several indicators show that cross-border personnel movements are finally resuming, including…