- November 22nd, 2024
Japan has expressed "serious concern" over recent signs of North Korean military personnel arriving in Russia, potentially poised for deployment on the Ukrainian frontlines. This development, which Japanese officials fear may signal a deepening alliance between North Korea and Russia,...
In a high-stakes election marred by scandal and uncertainty, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces the difficult reality that he may need the backing of lawmakers entangled in a slush-fund scandal to maintain his grip on power. As voters head...
In a critical statement on Wednesday, October 11, Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato issued a sharp warning against speculative activity in the currency market, expressing concerns over the ongoing "one-sided, rapid" depreciation of the yen. Speaking at a press conference...
Tokyo Metro Co., the operator of one of the world’s largest and busiest subway networks, made an impressive entrance into the stock market on Wednesday, with its shares surging as much as 47% in their trading debut. The company's initial...
Japan’s financial landscape saw a significant shift this week as the yield on the 40-year government bond surged to its highest point in 16 years, signaling growing anticipation that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) may soon raise interest rates. This...
Asian markets fell for the second consecutive day, as Wall Street paused its longest weekly rally of the year. Investor concerns over bond yields and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy triggered a broad selloff across global markets, with shares in...
North Korea has accumulated enough weapons-grade nuclear material to more than double its current atomic weapons stockpile, a new report from a UK-based think tank has revealed. According to an analysis conducted by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), Kim...
The Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), a trilateral defense collaboration involving Japan, Italy, and the United Kingdom, has reached a significant milestone with Japanese defense contractor Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) unveiling concept designs for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). These...
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...
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