- April 28th, 2025
In the global semiconductor conflict, key U.S. lawmakers have urged Japan to implement tighter restrictions on the sale of chipmaking equipment to China. The lawmakers warned that if Tokyo does not take action, Washington could impose its own sanctions on...
Japan's foreign national population has reached an unprecedented high, with over 3.5 million residents as of mid-2024, according to newly released data from the Immigration Services Agency. This demographic shift, spurred by an increasing demand for labor to counteract the...
In the growing landmine crisis in Ukraine, Japanese drone manufacturer Prodrone is reportedly planning to supply specialized drones to help detect landmines scattered across the war-torn country. This endeavor, set to launch in fiscal 2025, underscores a broader international effort...
The Albanese government in Australia has decided to send 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, marking one of the most substantial contributions to the country's defense efforts against Russia’s invasion. This decision, part of a broader A$245 million (US$163 million)...
Kyiv is set to receive significant financial and military support from NATO, but uncertainty looms over Ukraine’s long-sought goal of gaining a clear invitation to join the alliance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been pushing for definitive NATO membership as...
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) conducted an "Elephant Walk" featuring eight V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at the 50th Kisarazu Air Show on October 5, 2024. The annual event, which also marked the 56th anniversary of Kisarazu Air Base, was...
In a dramatic effort to unlock shareholder value and ward off an aggressive $47 billion takeover bid from Canadian giant Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., Seven & i Holdings Co., the Japanese retail conglomerate behind the global 7-Eleven chain, is reshaping its...
Official campaigning for Japan’s upcoming parliamentary election on October 27 began Tuesday, with newly appointed Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeking a public mandate for his administration's policies and political reforms. This election comes at a critical time for the Liberal...
China’s People’s Liberation Army-Air Force (PLAAF) has aggressively expanded its fleet of J-20 stealth fighters, positioning the country as a formidable competitor to the United States in the realm of fifth-generation air superiority. The rapid development of the J-20, a...
At the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, held in Laos, regional leaders voiced strong demands on two pressing issues: the need for a swift agreement on a code of conduct in the South China Sea and the immediate...
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