The enactment of China’s new Coast Guard Law earlier this month has also raised concerns among regional leaders about a possible accidental conflict.
Japan finance minister: G7 focus on emerging market debt, digital taxation and digital currency
The Group of Seven (G7) financial leaders would kick off debate on Friday on emerging market debt problems, implementation of digital taxation and central bank digital currency, Japanese Finance …
Japan minister: EU approved first shipment of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Japan
The European Union has approved the first shipment of Pfizer Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine to Japan, the minister overseeing Japan’s vaccination programme said on Tuesday, as the country aims to start …
Japan’s $100 Billion Innovation Fund Risks Playing It Too Safe
A new $100 billion government endowment fund aimed at supporting and spurring daring Japanese innovation may have a risk-aversion problem of its own.
Japan Says Its World-Class Health System Is Buckling Under Covid
Coronavirus infections in Japan are at a fraction of major western countries, yet the island nation is signaling increasing concern that its highly rated medical system faces impending collapse.
U.S. Navy joins Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in mine removal exercise
The U.S. Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has concluded a nine-day mine warfare exercise off the Japanese coast, the Navy announced.
Kusama, manga and more: where to see art in Japan
Big-name artists and galleries attract crowds to Japan’s cities, but visitors who venture to regional areas will find dynamic arts institutions as well as festivals that celebrate the country’s divers …
Japan navy submarine, Hong Kong ship collide off Japan coast
A Japanese navy submarine and a commercial ship have collided off Japan’s southern coast, causing minor injuries to three crewmembers of the submarine and damage to its mast …
Sri Lanka clears Chinese energy project, 50 km off Tamil Nadu
Sri Lanka’s recent decision to pull out of the East Container Terminal (ECT) deal with India and Japan is not the only challenge to New Delhi’s interests emerging this year. A week before reneging on …
Japan Funds Covid-Killing Robots
These 3 “anti-epidemic robots” have been handed over to the Kenyan government by the United Nations Development Programme, in partnership with Japan. The hope is they will protect healthcare workers …