- March 25th, 2025
The Japanese government reiterated its dedication to strengthening its military alliance with the United States on Friday, following reports suggesting that the Pentagon might reconsider plans to expand U.S. Forces Japan (USFJ). This development comes amid broader discussions on defense...
A panel of Japanese experts convened by the Cabinet Office has released comprehensive guidelines for residents in the Greater Tokyo Area, outlining safety measures in the event of a Mount Fuji eruption. The recommendations emphasize staying indoors unless ashfall becomes...
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has officially commissioned its fourth Taigei-class diesel-electric submarine, JS Raigei (SS 515), marking a significant milestone in Japan’s naval modernization efforts. The new submarine was inducted into Submarine Division 1 of Submarine Flotilla 1 and...
Japan’s biggest investment banks are reconsidering their sales of structured loans after the Financial Services Agency (FSA) announced a broad clampdown on the $67 billion market. Concerns over risk management and transparency have prompted major brokerage firms to reassess their...
Japanese companies seeking acquisitions in the U.S. are facing a new reality: higher termination fees to protect against regulatory and political disruptions. The shift comes after Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel was blocked by the Biden administration...
Global Bond Selloff Spreads as German Spending Plans Shake Markets Japan’s government bond yields have surged to their highest levels in over a decade, reflecting the broader turmoil sweeping global debt markets. The 10-year Japanese government bond (JGB) yield climbed...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through international diplomatic circles. The confrontation, which saw Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance berating Zelensky over his perceived lack of gratitude for U.S. aid, has dramatically reshaped...
In a significant move that underscores the growing interest of global private equity firms in Japan’s life sciences industry, Blackstone Inc. has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in CMIC Co., a Tokyo-based contract research organization (CRO). The deal,...
Japan is facing mounting security challenges in the Nansei Islands as China’s military activities continue to expand. The island chain, which includes Okinawa and extends southwest to Yonaguni, is at the forefront of Japan’s defense concerns. These tensions were explicitly...
As diplomatic efforts intensify between the United States and Russia, the prospect of a negotiated peace in Ukraine carries seismic geopolitical and economic implications that extend far beyond Europe. Nowhere is this more pronounced than in Asia, where regional powers—from...
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