Semiconductors
Japan's Kishida visits Rapidus chip plant site, pledges swift funding
Government plans loan guarantees to draw financing from banks
Defense
Japan, Britain, Italy agree to advance fighter jet co-development
Meeting comes after report that the U.K. was reconsidering the project
Interview
Canada wants to 'challenge, cooperate' with China, top diplomat says
Melanie Joly urges pragmatic approach, balanced by ties with Japan and South Korea
International relations
Japan and China resume strategic dialogue after 4 years
Neighbors focus on shared interests ahead of U.S., Japan elections
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U.S. elections 2024
Biden's exit from race throws U.S.-Japan alliance into uncertainty
Months of lame-duck presidency could amplify China, Russia risks
Environment
Pacific nations urge Japan to clean up WWII shipwrecks
Oil leaks put coral reefs, mangroves and fisheries at risk, researcher warns
Interview
PALM10: Pacific leaders discuss China, trade, and climate change
Triennial gathering provides chance for Japan to deepen ties with strategic region
Politics
South Korea seeks role for companies in helping raise birthrate
Former industry minister looks to Japan's Itochu for ideas on family-friendly measures
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International relations
On topic: PALM works to boost security amid China tensions
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Defense
Germany, France and Spain hold joint air drills in Japan
Exercises around Japanese territory are a show of force against China and Russia
Taiwan tensions
China protests Japan-Taiwan joint coast guard drill
Taipei says it conducted search and rescue exercise with Japanese counterpart
Indo-Pacific
New Zealand foreign minister calls for 'more compromise' on New Caledonia
Comments on territory in Japan speech spark response from French envoy
Comment
Japan, U.S., South Korea must face lingering issues from Camp David
Historic 2023 summit left several key military and other matters unresolved
Interview
Tuvalu welcomes subsea cable but worries about possible China cyberattack
Japan to provide equipment to counter 'forthcoming' threat
Currencies
Uncertainty over Trump, dollar plays havoc with yen carry trade
Republican presidential contender has slammed Japan's weak currency
South China Sea
Japan, U.S., South Korea top officers vow to boost cooperation
North Korean weapon programs, Beijing's assertiveness in South China Sea among topics discussed
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Indo-Pacific
Japan, Pacific islands to boost security ties as China's influence grows
Summit cites 'increasing complexity' of geopolitics, though views of Beijing differ
Semiconductors
Chip stocks tumble on fears of China tech curbs, Trump's Taiwan remarks
TSMC, Tokyo Electron, Nvidia decline in global tech sell-off
International relations
Japan, Pacific island nations agree to boost ties ahead of summit
Leaders expected to exchange views on climate change, maritime issues
International relations
10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting: 5 things to know
Three-day meeting is latest step in Japan's deeper engagement to counter China
Indo-Pacific
U.S. to deploy F-35s to Japan on returning carrier George Washington
New stealth fighter squadron is a response to Chinese technological advances
Comment
How political turmoil in France could affect Asia
Rise of NATO skeptics poses a potential threat to security in the Indo-Pacific
Comment
Japan needs a balanced China strategy free from historical burdens
U.S., France, Germany replace Japan as Chinese contacts amid Tokyo-Beijing tensions
Comment
From U.S. to Japan, unpopular leaders cast shadow on global economy
Reform, not protectionism, is key as political headwinds mount
International relations
Philippines-Japan troop pact 'launchpad' for more defense ties
Experts expect extension of Manila-Tokyo deal to counter Chinese aggression