Its assertiveness in waters in the region. The issue in the South China Sea is linked directly to instability and is concern to the entire international community. Chinas recent build up increased regional tension. The philippines and other countries have overlapping claims there. On bilateral cooperation abe proposed setting up a joint committee to ensure Infrastructure Projects in the philippines effectively. He also offered to share japans facilities in rehabilitation of drug addicts. His tough stance has been questioned by human Rights Groups and members of the international community. Abe will also travel to australia, indonesia and vietnam for a six day tour. He is expected to highlight the importance of free trade deals. It will be less and less likely that the Transpacific Partnership deal will happen. The incoming u. S. President said he will pull his country out. Abe also hopes to bolster security tie with the countries. Donald trump gave his first News Conference as u. S. Pr
Wages, but the pace was slower than market expectations. Consumer spending, which accounts for about 70 of gdp, rose 2. 5 . Corporate investment on equipment was also up 2. 4 and Housing Construction gained 10. 2 . But exports shrank 4. 3 . Its first contraction in three quarters. For the 2016 calendar year, the economy grew 1. 6 . Thats down from 2. 6 in 2015. President donald trump says his administration will try to achieve 4 annual growth through infrastructure spending. Russian president Vladimir Putin and u. S. President trump are expected to hold their first talks by telephone on saturday. Putin told reporters last week he will congratulate trump on his inauguration. He added they may discuss when to have their first meeting face to face. U. S. And russian talks deteriorated after u. S. President barack obama imposed sanctions against the country over the situation in ukraine. But trump is showing his willingness to cooperate with putin on military operations against Islamic Sta
Wages, but the pace was slower than market expectations. Consumer spending, which accounts for about 70 of gdp, rose 2. 5 . Corporate investment on equipment was also up 2. 4 and Housing Construction gained 10. 2 . But exports shrank 4. 3 . Its first contraction in three quarters. For the 2016 calendar year, the economy grew 1. 6 . Thats down from 2. 6 in 2015. President donald trump says his administration will try to achieve 4 annual growth through infrastructure spending. Russian president Vladimir Putin and u. S. President trump are expected to hold their first talks by telephone on saturday. Putin told reporters last week he will congratulate trump on his inauguration. He added they may discuss when to have their first meeting face to face. U. S. And russian talks deteriorated after u. S. President barack obama imposed sanctions against the country over the situation in ukraine. But trump is showing his willingness to cooperate with putin on military operations against Islamic Sta
Change is now international law. More than 190 countries and territories have agreed to follow the framework. And in a land known for its endearing mascots, we visit a company that creates designs with just the right amount of cute. South koreas president says shell cooperate with investigators on a Corruption Scandal involving her friend. Park geunhye once again apologized. Translator i am again deeply story from the bottom of my heart for causing so much disappointment and concern. I will sincerely comply with the prosecutors investigation if it is needed. I will even agree to submit to a special investigation. This would be the first time that a sitting south korean president is subject to such an investigation. Prosecutors arrested choi soonsil on sunday. Shes been a friend of parks for more than 40 years. Choi is suspected of conspireing with former president ial aide an chongbum. Choi is also suspected of trying to defraud the organizations out of about 600,000. On friday there w
If the probe goes ahead it will be the first involve ag sitting president. The investigation is likely to focus on whether park issued orders to help her long term friend. Shes under arrest. The woman is suspected of meddling in state affairs. A former president ial aide was detained on thursday on suspicion of giving choi state secrets. President park named a person close to the opposition as her new prime minister. The move comes as she tried to survive the storm and serve out her term through early 2018. All 129 lawmakers bowed their heads after her speech friday at the national assembly. They promised to communicate closely with opposition parties and asked for their cooperation. Members of the main opposition say they are not satisfied with the apology. They are demanding that she excuse herself from state affairs. The United Nations says the Islamic State militant group transferred residents to strategic town nearmark mosul. It could cut their key supply route. The militant group