at 18:30 (JST), January 18

Asian View

"Asian View" is a five-minute news segment broadcast by NHK WORLD-JAPAN. It features the latest news and deep analysis from Japan and the rest of Asia. Listen to "Asian View" and get the latest information from a region that's playing an increasingly important role in the world.

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/upld/medias/en/radio/news/20230118183000_english_1.mp3


Key words : vietnam resign responsible
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230117_36/

Vietnam's state-run television reports that the ruling Communist Party has approved a decision by President Nguyen Xuan Phuc to resign.

Local media say he is being held responsible for a wide-ranging corruption scandal involving the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

There has already been a series of arrests and dismissals from the Vietnamese foreign ministry in connection with the scandal.

Key words : china 3 percent
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230117_17/

China's economy expanded 3 percent in 2022, much lower than Beijing's 5.5 percent target.

The government announced real gross domestic product figures Tuesday.

Year-on-year growth in the world's second-largest economy was the slowest since 2020, when the impact of the coronavirus pandemic first spread.

China's zero coronavirus policy in 2022 damped economic activity by restricting people's movements.
GDP grew 2.9 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter.

Key words : toyota
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230117_25/

Toyota Motor has announced a worldwide production target of 10.6 million vehicles for the year. But it says issues like the global semiconductor shortage and the coronavirus pandemic mean there is a chance it will fall short of the goal.

Japan's leading automaker released its 2023 production plan on Monday. It is meant to serve as a guideline for parts suppliers when making decisions about staffing and facility capacities.

The company says it has set a 10 percent downward range for production due to various factors and parts shortages. It says the situation this year "remains difficult to predict."

Toyota says it will work closely with suppliers to minimize production fluctuations and ensure stable supply for customers.

Key words : travel destination thailand
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