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Japan hands Philippines radars to keep closer eye on China
Japan has officially transferred five coastal radar systems to the Philippines as part of Tokyo's Official Security Assistance (OSA) for fiscal year 2023. This action is seen as a significant step in ...
Tokyo joins NATO’s PURL initiative with non-lethal military equipment funding for Kyiv
Japan will be the first Asian country contributing to NATO's Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List by providing funding for non-lethal defense equipment such as radar systems and bulletproof vests to ...
Japan Plans to Join NATO Initiative for Procurement of Weapons for Ukraine
Japan intends to join the NATO initiative aimed at procuring weapons for Ukraine, aligning itself with Western efforts to support Ukraine's defense capabilities....
Takaichi: the Japanese prime minister America has been waiting for
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan's ruling coalition is expected to secure a major victory in the upcoming lower house election on February 8th. The article highlights that among significant U.S....
How Japan can function as Taiwan deterrence logistics hub
The article discusses how Japan could serve as a logistics hub for deterrence against potential threats to Taiwan. It draws an ironic parallel with Poland's shift from aiming to resemble Japan economi...
Markets likely mispricing Japan’s ‘Takaichi trade’
Since Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party won in Japan's recent landslide election, markets have seen an unexpected yen rally, suggesting that traders are reconsidering the fiscal loosening she ...
Japan to Join NATO-Led Initiative Supporting Ukraine
Japan has decided to participate in a NATO-led initiative aimed at supporting Ukraine's security and defense efforts. This move underscores the increasing global solidarity against Russia's actions in...
Takaichi declared ‘world's most powerful woman’ by The Economist
Following her party's success in the February 8 Lower House election, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been named as one of the most influential women globally by The Economist. The magazine...
Japan to Join NATO’s PURL – Will Fund Only Non-Lethal US Gear for Ukraine
Japan plans to contribute funds towards purchasing non-lethal equipment such as radar systems and body armor for Ukraine through NATO's Partnership for Peace program, while avoiding direct support for...
Bank of Montreal expands Japan brokerage with ex-Barclays hires
The Bank of Montreal has expanded its brokerage operations in Japan by hiring former Barclays employees. This move is based on the belief that Japanese investors will continue to invest overseas despi...
Medal bonanza: Team Japan on a tear, one week into Winter Games
Japan has established a national record at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics with 18 medals. Currently, they are close to securing more than this number as they have already bagged 15 medals after just...
Fish paste product output rebounding in Japan
The fish paste industry in Japan is experiencing an increase in product output and sales. Companies are focusing on promoting the health benefits of their products, particularly their high protein con...
Could Japan Violate Its Constitution for Ukraine's Benefit?
The article discusses the hypothetical situation where Japan might consider breaking its constitutional restrictions on military activities to support Ukraine. It questions whether Japan would alter o...