The economy minister of Japan pays a visit to Yasukuni Shrine prior to the autumn festival.

Yasutoshi Nishimura, the Minister of the Japanese Economy, paid a visit to the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Monday, a day before the festival that is held there in autumn.

Nishimura stated to the reporters that he made a ritual offering, which he paid for out of his own money, after he h...

Germany has agreed to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty

The pact has been criticized for impeding attempts to minimize the use of fossil fuels by permitting corporations to sue for damages. The agreement commits its signatories to its terms for a period of 20 years.

Germany is leaving the Energy Charter Treaty, stated Economy Minister Robert...

JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, AND INDIA TO COOPERATE TO ENHANCE REGIONAL SUPPLY CHAINS

Highlights –

• Japan, Australia, and India to cooperate to enhance regional supply chains.
• The countries plan to draw up various measures for the same by the end of the year.
• The Economy ministers from all the countries discussed to enh...

JAPAN IS RETHINKING ABOUT RELAXING ITS CURRENT RESTRICTIONS

Highlights –

• Japan is rethinking about relaxing its current restrictions.
• Changes in guidelines with regards to spectators allowed in sporting or other major events.
• Tokyo and other prefectures have reported a surge in COVID-19 cases....

GERMANY CONSIDERS SUBSIDIES FOR STEEL AND CHEMICAL SECTORS

HIGHLIGHTS

• Germany wants approval from EU to support the chemical industry and steel industry in its country.
• German government is considering providing subsidies to these industries.
• Economy minister presented a plan to support the growth ...